Smith & Nephew Advanced Solutions is an innovative support service that is the result of work with clinicians from all levels of the NHS.  Providing cost effective products with value added services we aim to reduce the total cost of your wound management services on a Trust wide basis.  These help to get the best outcome for patients using our products, responding to specific needs to improve your outcomes.

The range of possibilities available through Advanced Solutions includes:

• Cost management and supply schemes
• Business Needs Analysis
• Audit package
• Wound Management education
• Professional Development courses
• Service development
• Sponsorship
• Expert referral
• Comprehensive Formulary service

Our team of Healthcare Partnership Managers are able to discuss a tailored package of solutions to suit your business and clinical needs.  To find out more about what our Advanced Solutions can do for your Trust, contact one of our Healthcare Partnership Managers.

Smith & Nephew offer a complete formulary service to Trust Hospitals, Primary Care Groups and Primary Care Trusts.  The comprehensive service incorporates the following elements:

• Product selection
• Printing (Posters, A4 and A5 sizes)
• Distribution
• Full training support (where applicable)
• Cost effectiveness models
• Clinical evidence

We have available templates/guidelines covering:

• General woundcare
• Leg Ulcer management (bandages and dressings)
• Pressure Ulcer management
• Burns
• Infection Control
• IV Site Care
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Drapes
• Post-operative wounds

We can also provide a specialist training resource who will instigate or support a full training programme across your unit, if required,to ensure effective implementation.

To find out more about what our formulary service can do for you, contact your local Smith & Nephew salesperson or call our helpline.

• Freephone: 0800 590173
• E-mail: advice@smith-nephew.com
• Fax: (01482) 222211