NICE quality standards: process guide
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7 Validation
7.1 Guidance executive
When considering a new or updated NICE quality standard for consultation and final publication, NICE's guidance executive assesses whether it:
addresses areas relevant to the topic overview
follows the agreed process and methods
is consistent with other related quality standards
promotes equality and avoids unlawful discrimination
is clear and follows the agreed template.
If a major issue is identified by NICE's guidance executive, further work may be needed by the NICE quality standards team as appropriate.
7.2 Endorsement (NHSE and DHSC)
Before publishing a NICE quality standard, endorsement from the referring organisation (NHSE or DHSC) is sought to ensure that NICE has:
fulfilled the direction provided at the referral stage for the topic
adhered to published processes
engaged at all relevant points with all registered stakeholders.
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