New asthmatic needs variability/reversibility testing (HP183)

New asthmatic needs variability/reversibility testing (HP183)

Purpose:
This protocol will:
  1. ensure that patients have appropriate testing to achieve the AST006 indicator

What does it actually do?

The protocol performs the following functions:
  1. Any time an asthma diagnosis is entered it evaluates the record to see if this is the first entry of the diagnosis
  2. If it is, the tool checks to see if the patient has had the required tests for AST006
  3. If the patient hasn't, the user is alerted that this is the first diagnosis of Asthma and that the required tests haven't been recorded in the record - highlighting that this is a common data error and offering options for the user.

What does it look like?



Supporting CQC key areas

Safe
  • S2 How are risks to people who use services assessed, and their safety monitored and maintained?
  • S4 Do staff have all the information they need to deliver safe care and treatment to people who use services?
Effective
  • E1 Are people’s needs assessed and care and treatment delivered in line with current legislation, standards and evidence-based guidance to achieve effective outcomes?
  • E3 Do all staff have the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and treatment?
  • E4 How well do staff, teams and services within and across organisations work together to deliver effective care and treatment?
Responsive
  • R1 Are services delivered to meet people’s needs?
  • R2 Do services take account of the needs of different people, including those in vulnerable circumstances?
  • R3 Can people access care and treatment in a timely way?
  • R5 Is consent to care and treatment always sought in line with legislation and guidance?
Well-led
  • W1 Is there the leadership capacity and capability to deliver high-quality, sustainable care?
  • W2 Is there a clear vision and credible strategy to deliver high-quality sustainable care to people who use services, and robust plans to deliver?
  • W3 Is there a culture of high-quality, sustainable care?
  • W4 Are there clear responsibilities, roles and systems of accountability to support good governance and management?
  • W5 Are there clear and effective processes for managing risks, issues and performance?
  • W6 Is robust and appropriate information being effectively processed and challenged?
  • W7 Are the people who use services, the public, staff and external partners engaged and involved to support high-quality sustainable services?
  • W8 Are there robust systems and processes for learning, continuous improvement and innovation? 

System Dependencies:

Relies on using the clinical system to code diagnoses of Asthma

System Trigger

System Trigger: Add a code (asthma))
Run mode: Always run 
Enable trigger for: All clinical prescribers

Fitting your practice

Users need to know the requirements for diagnosis of Asthma

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

Published 25/5/23
Release notes: Initial release

Communications Log

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The "New asthmatic needs variability/reversibility testing" tool, seamlessly integrated within EMIS and S1, ensures precise asthma diagnosis and prevents common data errors. πŸ’ͺπŸ’™

 

Key Features:

πŸ”Ή Accurate diagnosis verification: Checks patient records to ensure accurate asthma diagnosis

πŸ”Ή Prompt for necessary testing: Alerts healthcare providers if variability/reversibility testing is required for accurate diagnosis

πŸ”Ή Data integrity enhancement: Prevents incorrect data entry and ensures record management efficiency

 

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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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