Adopting a pooled list in EMIS Web can significantly impact a practice's workflow. This approach involves using a dummy GP to register patients collectively, rather than assigning them to individual GPs. Here are the main considerations and impacts associated with this transition:
Impact on Practice Workload
Switching to a pooled list can streamline operations, particularly when a GP leaves or retires. The practice avoids the administrative burden of bulk transferring patient lists. Additionally, because all patients are registered under a single GP code, the alignment between EMIS and NHAIS systems is maintained, reducing the risk of registration errors.
Patient Allocation
The use of dummy GP registration ensures that patient allocation among GPs is more flexible. Patients can still be assigned a 'Usual GP' from the existing staff, allowing for equitable distribution of care responsibilities. This setup is beneficial for practices aiming to balance workloads and provide consistent patient care even amidst staff changes.
Affect on Quarterly Targets
Quarterly target audits become more straightforward with pooled lists. Patients will appear under the pooled list’s name, simplifying audit processes and facilitating comprehensive performance tracking at the practice level.
"With a pooled list, practices can achieve greater flexibility in patient allocation while streamlining administrative tasks, especially during shifts in staff."
Configuration Requirements
- Coordination with NHS entities: Ensure agreement with your ICB or health board on implementing a pooled list.
- Access rights: Set RBAC activities such as Local System Administration and Manage Demographic Duplicate Records for required tasks.
- Trading Partner Setup: Configure dummy GM codes and local codes as per your ICB’s guidelines.
Before implementation, confirm all necessary preparatory tasks, such as processing Close Quarter Notifications, to ensure compliance and system alignment.
Did you know? With Hero Health, your practice can enhance patient communication through features like individual messaging. This tool supports sending personalised messages with attachments and self-booking links, complementing your existing EMIS setup.
