Primary Care IT News

Primary Care IT have updated our IIF protocol alert (HP161) to reflect the most up-to-date business rules from NHS England. For the year 23/24 it just flags for Learning Disability reviews and Lower GI 2WW FIT.

You can request to have this Handy Protocol alert installed via our website to help you with outstanding IIF work whilst in a patient’s record. See more details here.

Introducing the “New CHA2DS2Vasc – needs anticoagulation” tool (HP184)!

This tool helps healthcare providers identify high-risk patients who require anticoagulation, ensuring efficient stroke prevention and optimal care.

Key Features:

• CHA2DS2-Vasc score assessment: The tool evaluates patient scores to identify those in need of anticoagulation
• Prompt for appropriate action: An alert within EMIS or S1 notifies healthcare providers about the need for anticoagulation
• User-friendly interface: Easy integration within EMIS or S1 for a seamless workflow

With the “New CHA2DS2Vasc – needs anticoagulation” tool, healthcare providers can achieve their AF007 QOF target and reduce the risk of stroke in high-risk patients, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

For further details please read the support guide.

Introducing Our Time-Saving Solution: “Time Limited New Heart Failure Needs Echo” Protocol!

Are you a healthcare provider striving to achieve your QOF targets effortlessly?

Our latest protocol, flags new heart failure diagnoses and ensures patients get timely echocardiograms. Why is this crucial? It means practices easily meet their QOF targets, securing vital funding. For patients, it guarantees gold standard care.

Key Features:

• Real-time Data Check: No missing information at the end of the year
• Seamless QOF Achievement: Effortlessly hit your targets
• Gold Standard Care: Patients receive the best diagnostic care

We will be installing this for all subscribers over the coming weeks. If you are waiting for installation and want us to prioritise your site please submit a support ticket to request this.

For further details please read the support guide.

Exciting News! Introducing the “HP231 Target for SMR” Tool!

Attention healthcare providers! We’re thrilled to introduce a game-changing tool designed to simplify Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and support your PCN DES contract for 2023/24.

Key Features:

• Patient Eligibility: Easily identify patients at risk of medication errors, in care homes, on potentially addictive medications, taking 10+ medications, or with severe frailty
• Streamlined Process: Double-click the alert to access an SMR template for efficient completion
• Integrated with EMRs: Seamlessly embedded within your electronic medical records (EMRs) for effortless use

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

For further details, please read the support guide.

Introducing our Weight Management Alert!

Are you a healthcare provider looking to make a positive impact on patients’ weight management journeys? Look no further!

Key Features:

• Precise Patient Selection: Our alert identifies patients who could benefit from weight management support
• BMI Assessment: Ensures patients with raised BMIs have their weight assessed regularly
• Referral Guidance: Highlights when referrals for weight management are needed

This is an optional Handy Protocol, if you would like us to install this in your site please submit a support ticket to request this.

For further details, please read the support guide.

We are excited to introduce the new EduNUG Induction Pack for Admin and Reception staff!

Are you a new admin member of staff? Want to learn more about EMIS? The pack includes a range of short videos and helpful resources on the following topics:

• Getting started – Basic actions in EMIS
• Organisation Configuration
• Appointment Book
• Patient Care Records
• Tasks
• Document Templates

If you are a member of the NUG member, you can access the induction pack here.

For more details on joining the NUG and the benefits, please see here.

Also, remember to fill out the training needs analysis. Let us know what you would like more training in! We would love to hear from you!

Introducing the “CHA2DSvasc score adding” tool (HP212)!

With the “CHA2DSvasc score adding” tool, healthcare providers can now effortlessly add CHA2DS2 Vasc scores to patients with atrial fibrillation in their Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems through a convenient bulk coding operation.

Key Features:

• Bulk coding efficiency: Batch add CHA2DS2 Vasc scores to patients in one easy operation
• Accurate risk assessment: Identify patients who need anticoagulation but haven’t been prescribed it
• Streamlined workflow: Seamlessly embedded within existing EHR systems for user-friendly implementation

For further information, please see the support guide.

Exciting News! Discover the “HP232 Consider PCSP” Tool!

We’re thrilled to introduce a powerful tool designed to streamline personalised care and support plans (PCSPs) in alignment with the PCN DES Enhanced Health in Care Homes specification for 2023/24.

Key Features:

• Eligibility Insights: Easily identify patients eligible for PCSPs.
• Simplified Process: Double-click the alert to access PCSP templates.
• PCN DES Compliance: Ensures adherence to the Enhanced Health in Care Homes specification.

This is an optional Handy Protocol.  If you would like us to install this in your system please submit a ticket to request this.

For further information, please read the support guide.

We are pleased to introducing the “Consultation Opener New diabetic offer of SEP” tool (HP214)!

The “Consultation Opener New diabetic offer of SEP” tool is a game-changer for healthcare providers, ensuring that newly diagnosed diabetic patients are offered referral to a Structured Education Programme (SEP). 

Key Features:

• Automatic identification: The tool checks every patient during consultations for newly diagnosed diabetes
• Prompt for referral: Alerts healthcare providers to offer referral to a Structured Education Programme (SEP)
• Integrated workflow: Seamlessly built into EMIS and S1 for user-friendly implementation

With the “Consultation Opener New diabetic offer of SEP” tool, patients receive timely access to structured education, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their condition.

Please read the support guide for further details.

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the ‘Digital Solutions Provider of the Year Award’ at this year’s General Practice Awards!

If you’d like to vote for us, you can do so here.