004B Routine QOF work | * Indicator Navigator | Heart Failure
Heart Failure
This folder supports practices in achieving QOF indicators for heart failure, including medication use (ACEi/ARB, beta-blockers) and annual review. It also supports exception coding when treatment is declined or not clinically appropriate.
๐ [HF003] One invitation sent
Patients eligible for HF003 (heart failure review) who have had one invitation. A second invitation is needed to allow for exception coding if they do not attend.
๐ [HF003] Two invitations sent
Patients with two invitations sent and no review coded. These are now eligible for exception coding under HF003.
๐ [HF006] One invitation sent
Patients eligible for HF006 (ACEi or ARB in HFrEF) with one recorded invitation. Send a second invite to enable exception coding if the patient does not engage.
๐ [HF006] Two invitations sent
Patients with two invitations sent for ACEi/ARB discussion but not on treatment. Now eligible for exception coding under HF006.
๐ [HF007] One invitation sent
Patients eligible for HF007 (beta-blocker in HFrEF) who have received one invitation. Send a second invitation to support future exception coding if no response.
๐ [HF007] Two invitations sent
Patients with two invitations but not on a beta-blocker. These can now be exception-coded under HF007 if appropriate.
๐งพ DISENGAGED | No heart failure review this year or last year
Patients who have missed two consecutive years of HF review. These are often disengaged and at increased risk โ useful for proactive outreach or exception coding.
๐งพ PCA CHECK | HF003 not on ACEI/ARB and previously declined
Patients not on ACEi or ARB, with a previous decline or PCA. Check whether an exception should be reapplied under HF006 or if initiation is now possible.
๐งพ PCA CHECK | HF006 not on a B-blocker previous PCA
Patients not on a beta-blocker and have had a PCA exception in a previous year. Review to determine whether a new PCA should be applied for HF007 or if treatment is now appropriate.
๐งพ PCA CHECK | HF007 No review previous PCA
Patients who did not have a coded HF review and had a previous PCA applied for HF007. Consider reapplying PCA if the patient remains unsuitable or unengaged.
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