Primary Care IT News

Exciting News for Healthcare Providers and Patients!

Requested by a GP in Warwickshire, our “Consider if at risk of Atrial Fibrillation” tool – your new tool in identifying potential Atrial Fibrillation cases early!

For Healthcare Providers:

• Easily flag patients at risk of Atrial Fibrillation
• Promptly consider ECGs and potential interventions
• Align with PCN DES for CVD Prevention and diagnosis
• Improve patient care and reduce stroke risk

For further information, please read the support guide.

This is an optional handy protocol. If you would like this installed into your system, you can request it here.

Introducing the “Asthma review not fully completed” tool (HP213)!

The “Asthma review not fully completed” tool will ensure that asthma reviews are thorough and meet the requirements of AST007 QOF guidelines.

Key Features:

• Automated review check: The tool checks if all elements of an asthma review have been completed
• Comprehensive review completion: Prompts users to add missing elements for a thorough review
• Integrated workflow: Seamlessly embedded within existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for user-friendly implementation

With the “Asthma review not fully completed” tool, healthcare providers can ensure that no elements of the review are missed, meeting guidelines and improving patient care.

This protocol is automatically installed in your system.

For further details, please read the support guide.

Primary Care IT are pleased to release a protocol (HP248) for use in flu clinics to streamline adding vaccinations to patients’ records. You can use this to conveniently add batch numbers and other details.

For an in depth look at the protocol please see the user guide.

If you would like this Handy Protocol installed into your site, you can request by submitting a ticket on our website.

Introducing the “COPD review not fully completed” tool (HP215)!

We are thrilled to release this innovative tool designed to enhance COPD management and ensure comprehensive reviews for better patient outcomes! Also ensuring that COPD reviews are thorough and meet the requirements of COPD010 QOF targets.

Key Features:

• Automated review check: The tool checks if all elements of a COPD review have been completed
• Comprehensive review completion: Prompts users to add missing elements for a thorough review
• Integrated workflow: Seamlessly embedded within EMIS for user-friendly implementation

With the “COPD review not fully completed” tool, healthcare providers can ensure that no elements of the review are missed, meeting guidelines and improving patient care.

For further details, please read the support guide.

Primary Care IT have updated our IIF protocol alert (HP161) to reflect the most up-to-date business rules from NHS England. For the year 23/24 it just flags for Learning Disability reviews and Lower GI 2WW FIT.

You can request to have this Handy Protocol alert installed via our website to help you with outstanding IIF work whilst in a patient’s record. See more details here.

Introducing the “New CHA2DS2Vasc – needs anticoagulation” tool (HP184)!

This tool helps healthcare providers identify high-risk patients who require anticoagulation, ensuring efficient stroke prevention and optimal care.

Key Features:

• CHA2DS2-Vasc score assessment: The tool evaluates patient scores to identify those in need of anticoagulation
• Prompt for appropriate action: An alert within EMIS or S1 notifies healthcare providers about the need for anticoagulation
• User-friendly interface: Easy integration within EMIS or S1 for a seamless workflow

With the “New CHA2DS2Vasc – needs anticoagulation” tool, healthcare providers can achieve their AF007 QOF target and reduce the risk of stroke in high-risk patients, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

For further details please read the support guide.

Introducing Our Time-Saving Solution: “Time Limited New Heart Failure Needs Echo” Protocol!

Are you a healthcare provider striving to achieve your QOF targets effortlessly?

Our latest protocol, flags new heart failure diagnoses and ensures patients get timely echocardiograms. Why is this crucial? It means practices easily meet their QOF targets, securing vital funding. For patients, it guarantees gold standard care.

Key Features:

• Real-time Data Check: No missing information at the end of the year
• Seamless QOF Achievement: Effortlessly hit your targets
• Gold Standard Care: Patients receive the best diagnostic care

We will be installing this for all subscribers over the coming weeks. If you are waiting for installation and want us to prioritise your site please submit a support ticket to request this.

For further details please read the support guide.

Exciting News! Introducing the “HP231 Target for SMR” Tool!

Attention healthcare providers! We’re thrilled to introduce a game-changing tool designed to simplify Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and support your PCN DES contract for 2023/24.

Key Features:

• Patient Eligibility: Easily identify patients at risk of medication errors, in care homes, on potentially addictive medications, taking 10+ medications, or with severe frailty
• Streamlined Process: Double-click the alert to access an SMR template for efficient completion
• Integrated with EMRs: Seamlessly embedded within your electronic medical records (EMRs) for effortless use

This protocol is an optional handy protocol. If you would like us to install it in your site please submit a ticket to request this.

For further details, please read the support guide.

Introducing our Weight Management Alert!

Are you a healthcare provider looking to make a positive impact on patients’ weight management journeys? Look no further!

Key Features:

• Precise Patient Selection: Our alert identifies patients who could benefit from weight management support
• BMI Assessment: Ensures patients with raised BMIs have their weight assessed regularly
• Referral Guidance: Highlights when referrals for weight management are needed

This is an optional Handy Protocol, if you would like us to install this in your site please submit a support ticket to request this.

For further details, please read the support guide.

We are excited to introduce the new EduNUG Induction Pack for Admin and Reception staff!

Are you a new admin member of staff? Want to learn more about EMIS? The pack includes a range of short videos and helpful resources on the following topics:

• Getting started – Basic actions in EMIS
• Organisation Configuration
• Appointment Book
• Patient Care Records
• Tasks
• Document Templates

If you are a member of the NUG member, you can access the induction pack here.

For more details on joining the NUG and the benefits, please see here.

Also, remember to fill out the training needs analysis. Let us know what you would like more training in! We would love to hear from you!