NES in collaboration with Scottish Government have developed an online resource (Sway) entitled “Unwarranted Variation”. Tackling unwarranted variation is an important aspect of delivering Value Based Health and Care and can identify areas of overuse or underuse of service. This Sway is for ALL staff working in health and social care. The Sway covers:
What is meant by unwarranted variation
The impact that unwarranted variation has on the health and care system, and on individuals accessing the system
Sources of data that we can use to discover, explore and understand unwarranted variation.