COPD Exacerbation Meds Trigger (HP065)

COPD Exacerbation Meds Trigger (HP065)

HP065 COPD Exacerbation Meds Trigger

Type: Protocol


Overview/Purpose

This protocol is designed to assist staff in accurately recording COPD exacerbations and managing related medication prescriptions. It ensures that if a patient with COPD is prescribed a steroid or antibiotic without an exacerbation being coded, the system will prompt the user to review and record this information. The protocol also manages the reissuance of rescue packs, ensuring complete and accurate patient records.

What does it do?

  1. Triggers an alert when a steroid or antibiotic prescription is issued for a patient with COPD and no exacerbation code is present.
  2. Accounts for the use of rescue packs and offers an option to document their reissuance.

Why is it important?

This protocol helps to:
  1. Improve the accuracy of clinical records by ensuring COPD exacerbations are correctly coded.
  2. Facilitate appropriate follow-up care for patients with COPD.
  3. Meet Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators.
  4. Ensure compliance with CQC requirements by maintaining robust patient care documentation.

What does it look like?

See below screenshots which show examples of the protocol in use:






System Dependencies

This protocol depends on your clinicians:
  1. Appropriately coding COPD diagnoses and exacerbations.
  2. Accurate recording of prescriptions for steroids and antibiotics.
  3. Documenting rescue pack usage.

System Triggers

System Trigger: Issue of a steroid or antibiotic prescription.
Run mode: Always run 
Enable trigger for: All clinicians 

Change management considerations

Fitting your practice 
Consider the specific workflow in your practice for COPD management to ensure smooth integration of this protocol.

How to get it

This protocol is automatically installed in your system.