The NOS Memorandum of Understanding for Surge Capacity outlines arrangements to provide mutual Public Health support in the event of an incident, with actual or potential risk to the public health, outstripping the capacity of a single NHS Board Public Health Department. The agreement focuses on Public Health but is part of the wider response required to manage major incidents. Surge capacity in other areas is addressed through other forums.
The NoSPHN is in the process of reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding for Surge Capacity between the NoS Boards and Health Protection Scotland agreed in 2017. Once this review has been completed the updated version will be made available.
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