As of April 2021, the Government Functional Standard 013: Counter Fraud (Functional Standard) replaces the previous NHS specific Standards for Fraud, Bribery and Corruption (Standards).
Together with stakeholders the NHSCFA have developed new NHS Requirements to meet the Functional Standard. The mapping tables below provides detail of where previous Standards are aligned to the new NHS Requirements.
Key Principle 2: Inform and involve
NHSCFA Standard |
Functional Standard |
Notes |
2.1 |
Ongoing programme of fraud awareness |
Component 11 NHS Requirement 11 |
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2.2 |
Fraud, bribery and corruption policy |
Component 4 NHS Requirement 4 |
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2.3 |
Liaison with organisations and agencies |
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Manual of guidance advises on information requests. Further evidenced by use of the approved NHS Fraud Case Management System. |
2.4 |
Code of conduct (inc Bribery Act 2010) |
Component 12 NHS Requirement 12 |
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Key Principle 4: Hold to account
NHSCFA Standard |
Functional Standard |
Notes |
4.1 |
Record on case management system (CMS) |
Component 8 NHS Requirement 8 |
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4.2 |
Use CMS in investigations |
Component 8 NHS Requirement 8 |
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4.3 |
Pursue sanctions |
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Manual of guidance. Further evidenced by use of the approved NHS Fraud Case Management System. |
4.4 |
Witness statements |
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Evidence for NHS Requirement 9 |
4.5 |
Interviews under caution |
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Evidence for NHS Requirement 9 |
4.6 |
Recovery of losses |
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Manual of guidance. Further evidenced by use of the approved NHS Fraud Case Management System. |
Below you can find previous editions of the NHSCFA's fraud, bribery and corruption standards for providers, commissioners and NHS bodies in Wales.