Another GP computer system.
Related Words EMIS; Torex; TPP
In practice is the focus for many commissioners. Two broad definitions of variation are usually considered: avoidable variation (“unwarranted”) by healthcare professionals and variation (“warranted”) due to differences between patients that need to be considered by professionals when offering personalised care. There is much work in the NHS looking at both sides - how to reduce variation applying reliability science as well as how to empower patients to achieve shared decisions with their healthcare professionals. See here and here for more information.
These are part of Croydon PCT’s award-winning approach to reducing admissions using the Combined Predictive Risk Model to identify people at risk of admission and to provide a team approach to managing their care in the community. See here for Information for Healthcare Staff and here.
This is the new performance management framework for PCTs described in the 2009/10 Operating Plan for NHS in England. Tier one or "must do" indicators apply to all PCTs and provide national standards and performance measurement. The most important tier one targets are for access to primary care and capacity. Each PCT must produce a plan to be signed off by the SHA. Tier two national priorities for local delivery must do’s but with more flexibility about how it is done locally. Each PCT must produce a plan to be signed off by the SHA. Tier three is a range of indicators which PCTs can use in consultation with partners and local communities to set targets for improvement. Performance management is left to the PCT. To download a summary poster click here.
An umbrella term referring to registered charities as well as non-charitable non-profit organisations, associations, self-help groups and community groups, for public or community benefit.
The last printed version (please note the online version is more up to date) of the IMPRESS NHS Jargon Buster (pdf) is available to download here
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