Weekly Round Up - 14/10/21
An interesting fact, during Q3 (Jul-Sept) we completed 1939 appointments. The same period in 2020, we completed 1396, so that's a 39% increase. Q3 in 2019 we completed 2091, so we're now just 7% down on pre-covid levels.
Cellar Clear Out & Record Shredding
Cellar clear out now complete, let's keep it clean & tidy !
Old patient record cards (last visit before 31/12/2005) will be confidentially shredded and the bags from Emerge have now arrived. All xrays need to be removed before placing in the collection bags. We need to complete this job within the next couple of weeks, so any spare moments please help ! There is a box in reception to go through.
Potentially Covid Infectious Pop Ups
These pop-ups occur when a patient answers YES to any portal screening question. These pop-ups stay active until the Do Not Pop Up Again box is ticked, so they may be many months out of date and therefore not relevant.
So, if you see a Potentially Infectious Pop Up, tick the Do Not Pop Up Again box. Look at the contacts tab and medical history tab for details on the specific portal answers.
Patient Portal - Two Factor Authentication
For data security reasons and to fully comply with GDPR Two Factor Authentication has been switched on for the portal.
When patient logs onto the portal, a sms with verification code will be sent. They must use this code to gain access to their information.
For patients without a mobile number - we will place their home telephone number in the mobile field and trial that. They should get a "talking sms" to their landline.
Reminder emails have been updated to reference Two Factor Authentication.
Antibiotic Prescribing
A reminder to record the batch number/expiry dates for all antibiotics dispensed. During Q3 (Jul-Sep) only 85% of batch number/expiry dates were recorded for Chris' prescriptions.
Pharmacy dispensed items still need to be recorded with the PABT service code in the clinical notes.
The PABT custom screen now has a new field called MITIGATION. Please complete this field if antibiotic prescribing is not indicated as per the AB Prescribing guidance.
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