Memorandum from the Priory Group
1. From the inception of the
tender the Priory Group has experienced the highest quality of
relationship with the MoD.
2. The tender was fair and
thorough and has been presented as a model to the NHS Confederation
as a good example of contracting for mental health services.
3. Priory has delivered a
high volume of work for the MoD, enabling care to be provided
across our national network close to the home base of the service
personnel.
4. Good clinical working relationships
have developed between MoD staff in DCMHs and Priory Hospitals,
which have enabled lengths of stay to be kept down and continuity
of care to be high. We have agreed communication protocols at
admission, 48 hours later, at 14 days if further inpatient stay
is being requested and at discharge.
5. Contract monitoring is
carried out in a professional manner and has resulted in real
improvements in care and value for money over the life of the
contract.
23 May 2007
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