Stage one - define the scope

6.15  The scope of the services or facilities covered by the output specifications must be quite precise in order to avoid any misunderstanding between the NHSScotland body and contractors about their respective responsibilities.

6.16  Points to consider include:

•  the services and activities that are included and the boundaries with other services excluded from the scope of the scheme;

•  services that are specifically excluded;

•  whether the services extend to all NHSScotland body sites.