Autocorrect height tool (HP035)

Autocorrect height tool (HP035)

Purpose:

This protocol will highlight if a very small height has been entered for a patient (in metres rather than in centimetres) which can adversely affect the calculation of BMI

What does it actually do?

When entering a height in EMIS there is no safety net to stop very small heights (in metres) being entered.  This can adversely affect the calculation of BMI.  This in turn can impact on calculation of cockroft-gault and many other calculations.

Key features

  • Runs when entering a new height
  • Hightlights if an abnormal looking value is enter

What does it look like?

The protocol looks like this:


Supporting CQC key areas
Safe
Managing risks
Medicines management
Effective
Assessing needs and delivering evidence-based treatment
Staff skills and knowledge
Caring
Involving people in decisions about their care
Responsive
Person-centred care
Taking account of the needs of different people
Timely access to care and treatment
Well-led
Leadership capacity and capability
Vision and strategy
Culture of the organisation
Governance and management
Management of risk and performance
Management of information
Learning, improvement and innovation

System Dependencies:

There are no dependicies for this protocol

System Trigger: 

Set to load on adding the code standing height.

Fitting your practice

Because this protocol only triggers when needed, there aren't any alterations needed to your practice.

How to get it

This protocol is automatically installed in your system.  If you are waiting for installation and want us to prioritise your site please submit a ticket to request this.

Support information

Development Log

v6.4

Published 10/11/2022.
Updated to include SNOMED concepts
Updated in include a tracking code for usage
Documentation reviewed.

Communications Log

Primary Care IT are pleased to announce an update to the base Handy Protocol "Autocorrect height tool".  This tool highlights where an abnormally low height has been entered.  This is important as it can adversely affect the calculation of BMI which can in turn impact on other calculations such as cockroft-gault.  We will be rolling this out to all subscribers over the coming weeks.  If you are waiting for installation and want us to prioritise your site please submit a ticket to request this. 




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