To provide guidance for dealing with escalation events leading from a surge in demand.Keywords: Escalation, capacity management. green status, amber status, red status, black status, OPEL.
Valid To: 28/03/2026
Publication Type: Policies
Policy Framework
Valid To: 02/10/2027
Publication Type: Policies
Making Internal Professional Standards Work for Our Patients.
Valid To: 18/07/2026
Publication Type: Learning Materials
Procedure to be followed routinely for the daily operation of the Discharge Lounge at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.Keywords:Discharge Lounge, patient discharge.
Valid To: 14/04/2028
Publication Type: Procedures
The aim of this policy is to ensure that patients waiting for treatment are managed in line with National Waiting List Guidance. This includes patients with a suspected cancer diagnosis.Keywords: Access policy, patient pathway, waiting list.
Valid To: 03/04/2028
Publication Type: Policies
A policy to ensure patients receive prompt, safe and effective treatment within RCHT.
Valid To: 23/08/2026
Publication Type: Policies
Procedures for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support flow through the hospital for Non-elective and planned care patients.This is policy supporting document, which supports the Patient Flow Policy.
Valid To: 23/08/2026
Publication Type: Policy Summary