Policy and procedures
From 30 June 2022, this website will not be updated
For the latest local health and care information, visit the new websites for Integrated Care Board hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk or the Integrated Care System hertsandwestessexics.org.uk
From 1 July 2022, Clinical Commissioning Groups will be cease to exist. Commissioning functions and information that has been previously held by East and North Hertfordshire CCG is transferring to the new NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWEICB) on 1 July 2022.
HWEICB will become the new data controller. Any questions about the use of data (including patient data) by the new ICB should be directed to hertsvalleysccg.hwecorporategovernance@nhs.net
There are no changes to how local residents access NHS frontline services in Hertfordshire and West Essex as part of these changes.
Policies and procedures
Finance
CCG Detailed Financial Policies state that formal tendering procedures may be waived in agreement with the Chief Executive or Chief Finance Officer
Governance
This document sets out the NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group's (the CCG) policy and advice to employees in dealing with fraud or suspected fraud and bribery. This policy details the arrangements made in the CCG for such concerns to be raised by employees or members of the public.
This policy details the arrangements to be followed in the event of a claim against the CCG, these arrangements follow the guidelines of the NHS Litigation Authority and Civil Law Procedure Rules.
There is provision in legislation for the formation of a joint committee across two or more CCGs to undertake commissioning functions on behalf of those CCGs. Given that East and North Herts and Herts Valleys CCGs have jointly undertaken the “Healthier Future Let’s Talk” consultation, it is logical that the two CCGs hear the outcomes of that consultation and jointly make decisions on the proposals in order to drive a consistent approach across Hertfordshire.
This policy replaces the Risk Management Framework and Risk Management Procedure Guidance.
Health and Safety
Part of the Health and Safety Policy
Health & Safety Alert - Electronic Cigarettes: Reported Fires and Explosions Guidance for Staff
E&NHCCG have been advised by NHS Property Services (NHSPS) as lease holders for Charter and Fountain House, Welwyn Garden City that in accordance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2015 to demonstrate compliance in relation to taking measures to reduce fire risk in NHSPS premises, that E-Cigarette devices and chargers are prohibited from their premises.
There have been a number of fires nationally where the probable cause of the fire has been attributed to the charging of an E-Cigarette device. NHSPS have taken the decision to prohibit the use and charging of such devices in premises owned and occupied by NHSPS, therefore all NHSPS staff and occupiers of NHSPS premises have been informed of this policy decision due to the fire risks involved with these devices.
Part of the Health and Safety Policy
It should be completed as outlined within the Fire Evacuation Procedure which can be accessed by logging in to the CCG intranet.
Human Resources
NHS Bedfordshire, NHS East and North Hertfordshire, NHS Herts Valleys, and NHS Luton Clinical Commissioning Groups, recognises that the use of temporary workers may be required to cover vacancies, projects or other urgent needs in order to sustain high standards of performance, or to provide skills not readily available from within the CCG’s workforce. However, it is the CCG’s position that temporary workers should not be used as a long term solution.
HR policy briefs are available here.
Agile working is the term used to describe how employees can work flexibly from any location; this could include CCG headquarters or other NHS locations, offices of Partners, Stakeholders or Shared Service providers, at home on occasion, or in any combination of these.
HR policy briefs are available here.
This policy outlines the processes in place for staff affected by alcohol and substance misuse. It outlines the support that is available for employees who are affected by such issues.
HR policy briefs are available here.
The aim of this policy is to ensure a uniform and equitable approach to the calculation of annual leave and general public holiday entitlement which takes into account the arrangements as defined under NHS Terms and Conditions. An annual leave calulator for new and part-time staff is available here.
HR policy briefs are available here.