Target for SMR (HP231)
Purpose:
This protocol will:
- highlight patients who should be targeted for an SMR under the PCN DES for 2023/24
What does it actually do?
The protocol identifies the following patients:
- Those on high risk medications (NSAIDs), antiplatelet & anticoagulant combinations, or asthmatics on beta-blockers without actions taken
- Those with frailty
- Those in care homes
- Those on potentially addictive medication
- Those taking 10 or more medications
What does it look like?
Supporting CQC key areas
Safe
Medicines management
- S2 How are risks to people who use services assessed, and their safety monitored and maintained?
- S3 Are there reliable systems, processes and practices to ensure proper and safe handling of medicines?
- S4 Do staff have all the information they need to deliver safe care and treatment to people who use services?
Effective
Assessing needs and delivering evidence-based treatment
Staff skills and knowledge
- E1 Are peopleβs 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?
- E5 How are people supported to live healthier lives and how does the service improve the health of its population?
Responsive
Person-centred care
Taking account of the needs of different people
Timely access to care and treatment
- R1 Are services delivered to meet peopleβs 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 frailty and prescribe medications.
System Trigger
Document triggers here
System Trigger: Load a patient
Run mode: Always run
Enable trigger for: All clinical prescribers
Fitting your practice
Your practice pharmacists need to know that this is available.
How to get it
Describe how to get it, if being automatically installed use the following text:
This protocol is an optional handy protocol. If you want us to install it in your site please submit a ticket to request this.
Support Information
Development Log
VERSION NUMBER 1.0.0
Published 9/9/2023
Release notes: Intial release
Release notes: Intial release
Communications Log
π Exciting News! Introducing the "HP231 Target for SMR" Tool! ππ
Attention healthcare providers! We're thrilled to introduce a game-changing tool designed to simplify Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and support your PCN DES contract for 2023/24. π©Ίπ‘
Key Features:
π Patient Eligibility: Easily identify patients at risk of medication errors, in care homes, on potentially addictive medications, taking 10+ medications, or with severe frailty.
π Streamlined Process: Double-click the alert to access an SMR template for efficient completion.
π₯ Integrated with EMRs: Seamlessly embedded within your electronic medical records (EMRs) for effortless use.
The "HP231 Target for SMR" tool is your ally in meeting PCN DES requirements and providing comprehensive care. It's available now, right within your EMRs. ππ
Join us in embracing this transformative tool that simplifies SMRs and ensures patient safety. Don't miss out on optimizing your practice's performance! ππͺ
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If you want us to install this in your site please submit a ticket to request this.
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