BUPA is inviting physiotherapists throughout the UK to participate in a quality assurance programme ...
BUPA is inviting physiotherapists throughout the UK to participate in a quality assurance programme in a bid to recognise rogue practitioners and cut down on the number of sessions needed to treat policyholders.
Using criteria established by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, BUPA is hoping to ensure practitioners used by members provide the most efficient treatment.
The initiative follows a pilot scheme in April 2000 which showed that clinical practice varied greatly among practitioners in the North West .
Jane Gallagher, BUPA's physiotherapy commissioning manager, said: 'We are keen that BUPA members should have access to the highest quality care and services. We want to ensure physiotherapists treating our members are qualified professionals with the right experience and skills and that the treatment is delivered in an appropriate environment. In delivering prompt and effective treatment, we can assist patients to make a speedy recovery and prevent recurring long-term illness.'
The programme sets out to ensure that practitioners are state-registered, or hold current, full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
They must have appropriate clinical experience and expertise; be committed to updating their clinical training and specialist skills, comply with statutory health and safety requirements and offer service and facilities which meet members' expectations.
