Weight or creatinine clearance needed for DOAC (HP250)
- Ensure that monitoring for DOACs is up to date
What does it actually do?
- Checks to see if a patient is on a DOAC
- If they are it will check if a weight and Creatinine Clearance have been done in the last 12 months
- If either of these is missing it will alert the user and allow them to take appropriate action
What does it look like?
Supporting CQC key areas
- 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?
- S5 What is the track record on safety?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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:
Optional Handy Protocols will need to be 'activated' within your clinical system. See our support article for instructions: How to locate Optional Handy Protocols and Activate these
Support Information
Development Log
VERSION NUMBER 1.0.0
Release notes: Initial release
Communications Log
📢 Calling All Healthcare Providers! Introducing HP250 - Our DOAC Safety Alert! 🌟
Are you prescribing Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) to your patients? Ensure their safety with our latest tool, "Weight or Creatinine Clearance Needed for DOAC" - HP250. 🩺✨
🔍 What does it do? HP250 checks if patients on DOACs have had their weight and creatinine clearance monitored in the last 12 months. Ensuring these vital parameters are up to date promotes patient safety and reduces risks associated with anticoagulation therapy.
👩⚕️ For Healthcare Providers:
- Enhances DOAC prescription safety
- Promotes up-to-date patient monitoring
- Reduces potential complications
- Ensures adherence to guidelines
👨🔬 For Patients:
- Ensures proper anticoagulation therapy
- Minimises health risks
- Supports overall well-being
💡 Why choose HP250? Our DOAC Safety Alert is designed to optimise patient care, minimise complications, and provide peace of mind for both healthcare providers and patients.
🏥 Available Now! Join the healthcare providers who are using this innovative tool to enhance DOAC safety. Prioritise patient well-being with HP250. Together, we can ensure safer anticoagulation therapy. 💪