New CHADS needs anticoag and not on (HP184)

New CHADS needs anticoag and not on (HP184)

Purpose:
This protocol will:
  1. ensure that patients who have a CHA2DS2-Vasc score of 2 or more are offered anticoagulation to achieve the AF007 QOF target

What does it actually do?

The protocol performs the following functions:
  1. When a new CHA2DS2-Vasc score is added to the record the protocol checks to see if the patient needs anticoagulation
  2. If they are eligible for anticoagulation the user is prompted to take action

What does it look like?


Supporting CQC key areas

Safe
  • 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?
Effective
  • 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?
  • E5 How are people supported to live healthier lives and how does the service improve the health of its population?
Responsive
  • 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 CHA2DS2-Vasc scores

System Trigger

System Trigger: Add a code (CHA2DS2-Vasc) greater than or equal to 2 
Run mode: Always run 
Enable trigger for: All clinical prescribers

Fitting your practice

Your team need to be aware that this protocol will alert them to needing to take action.

How to get it

This protocol is automatically installed in your system.