LTV Self assessment

The Long-Term Ventilation self-assessment utilises the Quality Standards for Services providing Long-Term Ventilation for Children and Young People developed by the Midlands Children’s Long Term Ventilation Network (2022).  The Quality Standards are consistent with NHS England’s Service Specification E07/S/c ‘Paediatric Long-Term Ventilation’ and are suitable for self-assessment, monitoring by commissioners and use in peer review visits. They describe services which should be provided by all long-term ventilation service providers working towards meeting all applicable quality standards within the next two years.

The quality standards are based on and support implementation of national strategies and guidance, including NICE guidance and quality standards.

The specific services covered by these quality standards are:

  • Tertiary Long-Term Ventilation (LTV) Service
  • ‘Step Down / Short Break’ Service
  • Continuing Care Service
  • Acute Care Service
  • Children’s Long-Term Ventilation Network

Each section covers the following topics:

  • Information and Support for Children, Young People and Families
  • Staffing
  • Support Services
  • Facilities and Equipment
  • Guidelines and Protocols
  • Service Organisation and Liaison with Other Services
  • Governance

The Network have adopted the self-assessment tool created by the Midlands Long Term Ventilation Network which RAG rates LTV services against the quality standards. 

The LTV self-assessment template will be uploaded here once finalised.