Action chaser Salbutamol adding to register in last 3m of year (HP182)

Action chaser Salbutamol adding to register in last 3m of year (HP182)

Purpose:

This protocol will:

  1. Make sure performance against "AST007 - asthma with a review in the last 12 months" is optimised

What does it actually do?

The protocol performs the following functions:
  1. When issuing an inhaler the patient details are assessed by the protocol
  2. If the patient
    1. hasn't had an inhaler issued this year
    2. it is in the last quarter of the year 
    3. hasn't had an asthma review
  3. The user is notified that their action will add the patient to "AST007 - asthma with a review in the last 12 months" as not achieving the indicator and prompts them to consider booking an appointment.

What does it look like?





System Dependencies:

Relies on using the clinical system to record and issue inhalers as well as record asthma care.

System Trigger
System Trigger: Issue a drug
Run mode: Always run 
Context: Selective Beta2-Adrenoceptor Stimulants include all child codes
Enable trigger for: All clinical prescribers

Fitting your practice

Your team need to be aware that issuing inhalers can add the patient to the asthma register, and that in the last quarter of the year this can mean that asthma reviews are missed.  This can affect performance for QOF.

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

VERSION NUMBER 1.1.0

Published 13/6/23
Release notes: Initial release

Communications Log

🚀 New Alert: HP182 - Action Chaser Salbutamol Adding to Register 🌬️

 

Exciting news for healthcare providers! We've introduced a game-changing alert - HP182. This alert is designed to streamline your asthma care management and ensure your practice achieves optimal results.

 

🔍 What does it do?

 

HP182 keeps a close eye on patients receiving inhalers. When a patient:

·      Hasn't received an inhaler this year,

·      It's the last quarter of the year, and

·      Hasn't had an asthma review,

Our alert steps in. It notifies the user that issuing the inhaler will add the patient to "AST007 - Asthma with a review in the last 12 months," signalling that the indicator hasn't been achieved. It prompts the user to consider scheduling an asthma review.

 

💡 Benefits:

 

For Healthcare Providers:

·      Helps achieve AST007 for QOF

·      Streamlines asthma care management

·      Ensures patient reviews align with guidelines

 

For Patients:

·      Ensures regular asthma reviews

·      Supports optimal asthma care

 

HP182 integrates seamlessly into your existing EHR system and is available now! Take advantage of this innovative tool to enhance your asthma care management.

 

#AsthmaCare #HealthcareManagement #Alerts #Inhalers #PatientCare
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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