NN-SC-SR-01

Applicable Systems must be capable of storing the NHS Number on patient records.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-02

Applicable Systems must record the verification status of each recorded NHS Number.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-03

Applicable Systems must allow users to find a patient record using the NHS Number as the only search criterion.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-04

Applicable Systems must allow users to find a patient record using the NHS Number as part of the search criteria in conjunction with other demographic information.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-05

Applicable Systems must allow users to find a patient record without using the NHS Number as part of the search criteria.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-06

Applicable Systems must include the NHS Number in any Patient Identifiable Data sent electronically, with the following exceptions:
• the NHS Number is not available at time of transmission
• it is not possible for the receiving system to be developed/configured to accept the message
• the use of the NHS Number is not in conflict with other requirements or policies.
Only verified NHS Numbers should be sent electronically.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-07

Applicable Systems must display the NHS Number on any screen showing Patient Identifiable Data (if available). The verification status of the NHS Number should also be displayed.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-08

Applicable Systems must include the NHS Number on all hard-copy outputs containing Patient Identifiable Data (if available at time of output). Additional patient demographic information must also be included. Only verified NHS Number should be output.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-09

Applicable Systems must only display and print the NHS Number in 3 3 4 format (e.g. 123 456 7890).

Yes

NN-SC-SR-10

Applicable Systems must allow the NHS Number to be input, into the appropriate data input field on the screen, as 10 digits with or without spaces.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-11

Applicable Systems must validate (both format and check-digit) the NHS Number when input.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-12

Applicable Systems should be capable of reporting all patient records which do not have a verified NHS Number recorded.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-13

Applicable Systems should be capable of reporting where the same NHS Number (verified or not) is recorded on more than one patient record.

Yes

NN-SC-SR-14

Applicable Systems should also include a bar coded or RFID equivalent of the NHS Number on all hard-copy outputs containing Patient Identifiable Data.

N/a