QMAS “Switch Off” Reminder

A quick reminder that QMAS is currently in “switch off” mode; that is to say that although submissions are being accepted, it is not currently reporting on achievement for 2008/9 (and will not do so until the QMAS system has been updated).

More details here.

QOF changes for 2008-9

INPS have prepared a document detailing the changes in QOF for 2008-9. It can be downloaded here.

In order for INPS to write the clinical audits for Vision reporting, we require the set of detailed Business Rules from the DH and it is possible that these will not be available until June or July. The Business Rules contain the detailed Read Code deletions and additions and timeframes for reporting so it is impossible for us to give specific
guidance.

This document is based on the information we do have already and will at least give some indications where clinicians and practices will need to be aware of the changes.

Read Code Changes

To see a summary of the latest Read code changes (Q1 2008), see here.

Choose and Book scheduled downtime this weekend

Maintenance

A piece of service impacting work is scheduled for the Choose & Book service which will result in it being unavailable whilst essential maintenance is undertaken.   

Date & Time    

From:    18:00  Saturday 3rd May 2008
To:        23:59  Saturday 3rd May 2008 

Detail/Impact 

The Choose & Book service will be unavailable whilst it is upgraded to the latest Release, version R04.00.00.  This is the next step in a planned programme of system improvements to implement additional functionality and resolve issues identified by current live sites.  An overview of the content and benefits of the release can be accessed at http://nww.chooseandbook.nhs.uk/staff/future/Release%204.0/index_html

More Clinical Audits

Some more updated Clinical Audits have been added to the downloads section of the INPS website:

In Practice Systems 
                 Genito-Urinary Disease
                           Prostatic Disease (Version 5, 22/04/2008)

                 Local Delivery Plans for Smoking and Obesity
                           Various LDP Returns (Version 1, 02/04/2008)

                 Endocrine/Metabolic Disease
                           Diabetes and HbA1c Testing (Version 1, 02/04/2008)

DLM 259 Release

We will shortly be realeasing DLM 259. This upgrade is required for the 2008-A Upgrade to NCRS Spine that is due to take place at the end of May

Tape Verification Service

If the worst happens, would your back-up tape provide a full restore? The Tape Verification Service from INPS provides assurance that, in the unfortunate event of a full system failure, your Vision system could be successfully restored.

Key Features

• Full tape catalogue
• Complete Vision directory is restored
• Capitation report
• Full verification report provided
• Return of tape by courier included

Key Benefits

• Have confidence in the quality of your practice back-ups
• A key part of the practice disaster recovery plan

Summary of Vision Integrity Checks

• Data restorability:
  - The core Vision data
  - Attachments, scanned documents, photographs, etc.
  - Correspondence, referral letters, etc.
  - Templates for practice letters
• Vision Access:
  - Consultation Manager
  - Registration
  - Appointments
  - Patient groups

For pricing and to download a brochure, see here.

INPS at HC2008

INPS will be exhibiting at the Healthcare Computing 2008 conference in Harrogate from 21st to 23rd April.

Come and talk to us on stand A75 to find out why Vision is the system of choice for practices, health boards and PCTs across the UK.

For further details about HC2008 and to register as a delegate or visitor, please click here
(http://www.healthcare-computing.co.uk/hc2008/HC2008_registrationform.htm)

Tip of the Day: Viewing Deleted Records

To view records which have been deleted from a patients record:

Open Consultation Manager, and select the patient in question.

Click Consultation > Options > Show Deleted Records

The display line at the top of the screen will turn red to indicate Vision is running in “Show Deleted Records” mode.

Click on List. Those categories which are greyed out will have no deleted records within them.

Click on a category to select it; the deleted information will be displayed

You can right click on the result and use Audit Trail to establish who created, amended and deleted the result

To go back to normal viewing mode, Click Consultation > Options > Show Deleted Records again.

Updated Northern Irish DES Audits

The following audit is available for download from the INPS website:

Northern Ireland - Directed Enhanced Services (updated 04/04/08)
     All audits (Version 8.7, 04/04/2008)

Click here to download the NI DES User Guide in Word format.