Colorectal pathway including FIT prior to suspected cancer referral (HP290)

Colorectal pathway including FIT prior to suspected cancer referral (HP290)

Purpose:

This protocol will:

  1. work in conjunction with the "Suspected Colorectal Cancer" Templates to ensure FIT testing is undertaken and safety netted prior to referral

What does it actually do?

The protocol performs the following functions:
  1. Checks to see if any codes have been entered into the record to add the patient onto the Suspected Colorectal Cancer referral pathway
  2. If the patient has been entered onto the Suspected Colorectal Cancer pathway and a referral or outcome of the pathway has not been recorded, the protocol will show the user information about what has happened to the patient.  This includes:
    1. the date they were assessed for urgent colorectal referral
    2. If they have been given a FIT test, or if one has been arranged for collection (via reception) by a clinician
    3. The plan for when the FIT test has been returned (if entered by the clincian)
    4. Any record of FIT test results
    5. Any record of any referrals
  3. If the patient has had the requirements met prior to referral, the PCIT tool will flag to the user that a referral can now be made.  This includes:
    1. A FIT test being declined
    2. A FIT test being contraindicated
    3. A FIT test being completed in the last 21 days
  4. If the FIT test is out of range for the referral needed, the user will be informed
  5. If the user double clicks on the alert, they will be taken to a PCIT template that will allow updating of the information.
  6. The information in this alert has corresponding searches within 025B PCN DES | Cancer | Suspected cancer referrals - FIT test audit so you can easily audit your performance in this area.

What does it look like?

If the patient is on the Colorectal referral pathway the following alert will be shown:

When hovered over, the following information appears:

When double clicked, the following PCIT template is shown:

System Dependencies:

The use of this alert depends on the user making use of the PCIT Suspected Colorectal Cancer templates to record activity leading up to referral.

System Trigger

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

Fitting your practice

Your team need to discuss and be clear about how you are consistently recording the provision of FIT tests within the clinical system, so this alert and the supporting information helps to support you.

How to get it

This 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 23/5/24
Release notes: Initial release

Communications Log

馃毃 Exciting Announcement: Introducing HP290 Colorectal Pathway Tool! 馃毃

 

We're thrilled to unveil our latest innovation designed to streamline colorectal cancer referrals and enhance patient care. This tool ensures compliance with CAN002 for the PCN DES IIF, as well as safety netting suspected cancer referrals until they are completed.  Healthcare providers can efficiently navigate the colorectal pathway, ensuring timely assessments and appropriate interventions. Here's what you need to know:

 

馃攳 How it Works:

路      Automatically flags patients eligible for Suspected Colorectal Cancer pathway

路      Provides detailed patient history, including FIT test status and referral outcomes

路      Alerts users to pending referrals or necessary actions, such as FIT test completion

 

鈿狅笍 Why it Matters:

路      Facilitates early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer

路      Ensures patients receive timely and appropriate care

路      Aligns with PCN DES requirements for suspected cancer referrals


馃挕Key Features:

路      Seamless integration into existing EHR systems

路      User-friendly interface with easy access to patient data

路      Customizable alerts and notifications for actionable insights

 

馃搱 Available Now:

 

Join the ranks of healthcare providers optimizing colorectal cancer pathways with HP290. Improve patient outcomes and streamline referrals today!

 

#ColorectalPathway #CancerDetection #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #HP290

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





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