Consider coding at risk of Atrial Fibrillation (HP238)

Consider coding at risk of Atrial Fibrillation (HP238)

Purpose:
This protocol will:
  1. highlight patients ages 50 or over at risk of Atrial Fibrillation with a screen prompt.
  2. Ask the user if they wish to code the patient "At risk of Atrial Fibrillation"
  3. If the patient is already coded with at risk of AF, it will flag to consider an ECG/AF review when symptoms are coded.

What does it actually do?

The protocol looks for episodes within the record that were entered today which may suggest Atrial Fibrillation.  It then flags with a screen prompt on entry of these episodes to ask the user to consider if they should code the patient as "At risk of Atrial Fibrillation".  This code gets picked up by our other Atrial Fibrillation alert and will highlight if an ECG hasn't been done, and when this flag was added to the record.  The coding that will trigger the flag is:
  1. Chest pain
  2. Palpitations
  3. Light-headedness
  4. Dizziness
  5. Syncope
  6. Collapse
  7. Loss of consciousness

What does it look like?


On updating the record, the code that has triggered the alert is highlighted and the user is prompted to choose if they wish to record the patient as being "At risk of Atrial Fibrillation"

Supporting CQC key areas

Safe
Medicines management
  • 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?
  • S5 What is the track record on safety?
Effective
Assessing needs and delivering evidence-based treatment
Staff skills and knowledge
  • 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?
  • E2 How are people's care and treatment outcomes monitored and how do they compare with other similar services?
  • 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 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?
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 symptoms that patients are experiencing accurately and the user being able to decide if they wish to code the patient as being at risk of atrial fibrillation

System Trigger

System Trigger: Update patient record
Run mode: Always run 
Enable trigger for: All clinical prescribers

Fitting your practice

Your clinicians need to be aware that this protocol is live in your system and will flag patients who are potentially at high risk of AF, but that they themselves need to decide if this is the case.

How to get it

This is an optional handy protocol.  If you want it installed in your site please submit a ticket to request this.

Support Information

Development Log

VERSION NUMBER 1.0.0

Published 13/10/23
Release notes: Initial release

Communications Log

🩺Exciting News for Healthcare Providers and Patients!

 

Introducing our "Consider if at risk of Atrial Fibrillation" tool – your new ally in identifying potential Atrial Fibrillation cases early!

 

For Healthcare Providers:

✅ Easily flag patients at risk of Atrial Fibrillation.

✅ Promptly consider ECGs and potential interventions.

✅ Align with PCN DES for CVD Prevention and diagnosis.

✅ Improve patient care and reduce stroke risk.

 

For Patients:

✨ Gain peace of mind knowing your symptoms are thoroughly assessed.

🚀 Early detection means lower risk of stroke.

👨‍⚕️ Your healthcare provider is dedicated to your well-being.

 

Don't miss out on this vital tool! Contact us today for more details and to get started. Your patients' health matters. 💙💪

 

#Healthcare #AtrialFibrillation #EarlyDetection #PatientCare #StrokePrevention #MedicalInnovation

This is an optional handy protocol.  If you would like us to install this in your site please submit a ticket to request this. 





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