Get Nhs Continuing Healthcare Decision Support Tool (october 2018)

Completing the NHS Continuing Healthcare Decision Support Tool is crucial for assessing an individual's eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in filling out the form online effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the Decision Support Tool accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the form and open it in your online editor.
2. Begin by entering the individual's personal details in Section 1. Include their name, date of birth, NHS number, permanent address, and any current residence details if different.
3. Indicate if the individual was involved in the process of completing the DST. Note offers of representation and whether they were accepted.
4. Provide a summary of the individual's situation and needs, including relevant clinical history and any significant risks identified during assessment.
5. Document the assessments considered in completing the DST. This should include key evidence and the dates of these assessments.
6. Move to Section 2 and assess the individual's care domains. For each domain, describe the actual needs based on evidence and circle the assessed level of need.
7. Ensure all 12 care domains, including breathing, nutrition, continence, mobility, and others, are completed. Each domain should detail the individual's needs in relation to their level of need (No needs, Low, Moderate, High, Severe, Priority).
8. In Section 3, state the multidisciplinary team's recommendation regarding eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Highlight the key characteristics of nature, intensity, complexity, and unpredictability in this context.
9. Finally, review and save the completed DST. Users have the option to download, print, or share the document as necessary.

Complete your NHS Continuing Healthcare Decision Support Tool online today for efficient processing of eligibility.