Foundry RAG system (HP219 and HP220)

Foundry RAG system (HP219 and HP220)

Foundry RAG system (HP219 and HP220)

Overview/Purpose

These resources comprise of a protocol alert (Foundry alerts system HP219) and a protocol (Foundry consultation closer HP220).

The protocol alert (HP219) shows the RAG status for the patient you have active in EMIS Web.
The protocol (HP220) prompts your team to update the RAG status (if necessary) when saving a consultation.

These Handy Protocols rely on the practice implementing the Foundry RAG status process within their organisation.  Further supporting materials can be found in the Foundry Standard Operating Procedure and the Foundry Urgent Care Organisation Presentation.

Resource type:

Base
Optional
Localised

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Product

These protocols are part of the PCIT toolset product.

What does it do?

The protocol alert (HP219) performs the following function:
  1. Highlights to users (in the protocol alert box) if the active patient is rated Red, Amber, Green, or not rated on the RAG scale. You can double click the alert box to take you to a template to amend this data if necessary.
The protocol (HP220) performs the following function:
  1. Asks users to update the Red, Amber, Green, or not rated on the RAG scale when saving the patient record
Key Features:
  1. Efficient RAG rating of patients: Easily identify patient complexity (green, amber, or red)
  2. Continuity of care: Direct high-risk patients to consistent clinicians for optimal continuity
  3. Rapid assessment: Quickly evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate care
  4. User-friendly interface: Seamlessly embedded within your existing EHR system for effortless navigation

Why is it important?

 With the Foundry RAG Rating Support Toolset, you can provide personalised and timely care, ensuring that the right patients receive the right attention.

What does it look like?

Below are 2x screenshots of the protocol alert.

The protocol alert (HP219) screenshots show 2x examples. In the first instance, the patient's RAG status is green. In the second screenshot, the RAG status is not recorded:




The protocol (HP220) looks like this, the text will inform you of the current RAG status for the active patient, then you can select to code an alternative status if necessary:




How to get it

You can request an optional protocol to be installed. If you would like to request installation please click here to submit a ticket.

System Dependencies

The protocol alert and protocol provide you information on the current RAG status, therefore, this will depend on what is currently coded in the patient's records.

System Triggers


Triggers for the protocol alert (HP219):

System Trigger: Load a patient
Run mode: Always run 
Enable trigger for: All

Triggers for the protocol (HP220):

System Trigger: Save consultation
Run mode: Always run 
Enable trigger for: Clinical practitioners, Health professionals (these a the categories we would suggest, however you can discuss with your practice team and adjust the categories if you wish).

Change management considerations

These protocols rely on the practice implementing the Foundry RAG status process within their organisation.  Further supporting materials can be found in the Foundry Standard Operating Procedure and the Foundry Urgent Care Organisation Presentation.

If you are activating these protocols in your EMIS system, it is worth team members familiarising themselves with what these resources do. We would recommend reading this support article so they understand the functionality of the protocol alert (HP219) and protocol (HP220)

HP current version number:

Version 1
Published 31/5/23
Release notes: Initial release of protocol alert and protocol.



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