Primary Care IT News

Thank you to those of you who attended our recent GP Contract Update webinars recently. It was great to see so many of you there. You can head to our Knowledge Base on our website to find helpful support guides for this years contractual areas. Part 1 recording: Watch here Part 2 recording: Watch here

We are proud to launch our new PCIT Customer Portal bringing everything you might need as a customer into one location. This area provides access to the Subscriber’s Hub, Info Hub, PCIT Academy & Knowledge Base. For user accounts with OneAnalytics, you’ll be able to access your dashboards here too. Ensure you are registered to…

Yesterday NHS England released the draft QOF business rules for 2024-25 and we have been poring over them to understand the changes. We know you’ll be busy this week tying up the last few threads for 2023-24, but we thought you might like to know what’s in store. We have noted significant changes to codes…

Exciting news alert!

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the CQC Navigator – the game-changer for GP surgeries’ CQC compliance. Available for EMIS Web and SystmOne.

Why CQC Navigator?

• Streamline compliance processes.
• Be ready for CQC visits at all times.
• Save valuable time and resources.

Catch up on the webinar here.

If you are a current PCIT toolset subscriber, this is a new product included within your subscription.

For further information, please read the support guide.

We’re excited to introduce our updated HP026 Sick Day Rules Alert to support healthcare providers.

• What does it do? Our alert system identifies patients on specific medications that require sick day rules guidance. It prompts clinicians to provide this crucial information to patients, reducing the risk of dehydration and other complications during illness.
• Why is this important? Sick day rules are essential for patients on certain medications, helping them stay safe during illnesses like diarrhoea or vomiting. Our alert ensures that this information is regularly shared with patients, contributing to their well-being.
• Integrated – Our HP026 Sick Day Rules Alert is seamlessly integrated into your electronic health record system. It’s available now to enhance patient care and medication safety.

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

For further information, please read the support guide.

Introducing the “Heart failure review not fully completed” tool (HP216)!

With the “Heart failure review not fully completed” tool, healthcare providers can ensure that heart failure reviews are thorough and meet the requirements of HF007 QOF guidelines.

Key Features:

• Automated review check: The tool checks if all elements of a heart failure review have been completed
• Comprehensive review completion: Prompts users to add missing elements for a thorough review
• Integrated workflow: Seamlessly embedded within existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for user-friendly implementation

This protocol is automatically installed in your system.

For further details, please read the support guide.

Exciting News for Healthcare Providers and Patients!

Requested by a GP in Warwickshire, our “Consider if at risk of Atrial Fibrillation” tool – your new tool 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 further information, please read the support guide.

This is an optional handy protocol. If you would like this installed into your system, you can request it here.

Introducing the “Asthma review not fully completed” tool (HP213)!

The “Asthma review not fully completed” tool will ensure that asthma reviews are thorough and meet the requirements of AST007 QOF guidelines.

Key Features:

• Automated review check: The tool checks if all elements of an asthma review have been completed
• Comprehensive review completion: Prompts users to add missing elements for a thorough review
• Integrated workflow: Seamlessly embedded within existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for user-friendly implementation

With the “Asthma review not fully completed” tool, healthcare providers can ensure that no elements of the review are missed, meeting guidelines and improving patient care.

This protocol is automatically installed in your system.

For further details, please read the support guide.

Primary Care IT are pleased to release a protocol (HP248) for use in flu clinics to streamline adding vaccinations to patients’ records. You can use this to conveniently add batch numbers and other details.

For an in depth look at the protocol please see the user guide.

If you would like this Handy Protocol installed into your site, you can request by submitting a ticket on our website.

Introducing the “COPD review not fully completed” tool (HP215)!

We are thrilled to release this innovative tool designed to enhance COPD management and ensure comprehensive reviews for better patient outcomes! Also ensuring that COPD reviews are thorough and meet the requirements of COPD010 QOF targets.

Key Features:

• Automated review check: The tool checks if all elements of a COPD review have been completed
• Comprehensive review completion: Prompts users to add missing elements for a thorough review
• Integrated workflow: Seamlessly embedded within EMIS for user-friendly implementation

With the “COPD review not fully completed” tool, healthcare providers can ensure that no elements of the review are missed, meeting guidelines and improving patient care.

For further details, please read the support guide.