Guidance

Rapid Review Panel: how to submit IPC products for assessment

Guide for submitting infection prevention and control (IPC) products to the Rapid Review Panel (RRP).

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Rapid Review Panel: guidance and requirements for applicants

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The Rapid Review Panel (RRP) evaluates products for potential use in the NHS on the basis of:

  • submitted scientific evidence to support claims of improved efficiency
  • efficacy of infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions to reduce healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)

Products are voluntarily submitted for consideration. This document outlines the criteria used to evaluate them.

Published 14 July 2014
Last updated 4 May 2016 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance and requirements for applicants.

  2. First published.