CQC Navigator Letters

CQC Navigator Letters

Purpose:

This article details the documents provided to communicate with patients about medication risks as part of the CQC Navigator product.

Product Overview:

The CQC Navigator is a comprehensive toolset designed to assist GP surgeries in efficiently managing their compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It offers a structured and streamlined approach, allowing users to delegate tasks to the most suitable team members while maintaining a complete audit trail of all activities. The Navigator comprises lessons, searches, dedicated templates, and alerts to ensure practices remain ahead of CQC requirements.  It also contains dedicated pre-written communications to use with your patients.

Letters available:

Hydrochlorothiazide Risk Letter

This letter highlights the risk of a small increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer that may affect patients prescribed medications containing hydrochlorothiazide:

SGLT2 Risk Letter - Generic

This letter highlights the risk of SGLT2 inhibitors - specifically diabetic ketoacidosis and Fournier's gangrene.  There are condition specific letters that can be used if you prefer - or this letter can be used for all patients on the medication:

Teratogenic drug risk

This letter highlights the risks of taking medication that is teratogenic and the need for highly effective contraception:

SGLT2 Risk Letter - CKD

This letter highlights the risk of SGLT2 inhibitors - specifically diabetic ketoacidosis and Fournier's gangrene.  This is tailored to patients with CKD:

SGLT2 Risk Letter - Diabetes

This letter highlights the risk of SGLT2 inhibitors - specifically diabetic ketoacidosis and Fournier's gangrene.  This is tailored to patients with Diabetes:

SGLT2 Risk Letter - Heart Failure

This letter highlights the risk of SGLT2 inhibitors - specifically diabetic ketoacidosis and Fournier's gangrene.  This is tailored to patients with Heart Failure:

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