Transcript CCG mission, aim and values Presentation to staff Monday

Overview
of
EPS2 Release 2
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EPS in a nutshell
EPS is a work in progress
• EPS1 was printing bar codes on prescriptions
• EPS 2 allows electronic transfer of scripts
• EPS 3 , 4 ????
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EPS in a nutshell
EPS 2 enables prescriptions to be sent electronically
from the GP to the dispensary of the patient’s choice.
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Why is EPS needed?
Over a billion prescription items were issued in 2012
About 70% of prescriptions are for repeat medication
Number of prescription items
dispensed each year (Millions)
1,100
1,000
900
800
700
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400
2002
2003
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2009
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2011
2012
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What happens now?
During this meeting we will:
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Go through what effects EPS 2 will have
Look at your current process
Investigate how to run EPS and FP10 processes
Discuss how to prepare for EPS2
The following diagram shows an example of the
current process.
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What happens now?
Patient
Surgery
staff
Pharmacy
staff
Patient
Pharmacist
Payment
agency
Doctor
Surgery
staff
Patient
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EPS is a more efficient way!
Patient
Doctor
Pharmacy
Payment
agency
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Where will EPS be used?
• GP practices (including dispensing practices)
• Community pharmacies
• Dispensing Appliance Contractors (DACs)
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Release 2 overview
Nomination
Electronic
Signatures
Electronic
cancellation
Electronic repeat
dispensing
Electronic
submission of
reimbursement
endorsements
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Key benefits
Greater convenience
Increased freedom of choice
Patients
Reduced waiting times in the pharmacy
Prescribers/
Prescription
Clerks
Potential reduction in workload.
Easier to use repeat dispensing
Greater efficiency and control .
Greater efficiency
Streamlined workflow
Dispensers
Easier month end processing
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Current EPS2 Usage National
Latest statistics (20th Nov 2014)
3,171 (39%) GP practices live
11,283 (96%) Pharmacies live
75 (67%) Dispensing Appliance Contractors live
52,899,248 Release 2 prescriptions sent
121,377,951 Items dispensed and claimed
11,911,902 Nominations set
36% average live site usage
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Current EPS2 Usage Local
Electronic Prescription Service – Current Status
• Local project status
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Secretary of State
Live practices – 27
Live Pharmacies – 70
EPS2 ready Pharmacies – 98%
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How It Works
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How It Works
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How It Works
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How It Works
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EPS2 Scope
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EPS 2 Preparation
Patient Nominations
• Practice Nominations
• Pharmacy Nominations
• Nomination guidance
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EPS 2 Preparation
Will the practice be proactively capturing nominations?
How far in advance?
Will the practice target specific patients?
What will the practice do if a patient asks about EPS and
nomination?
What literature will the practice use to support patient
communication?
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EPS 2 Preparation
Smartcards
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Ensure key staff cards current
Assign Correct Access Levels
Using UIM positions
Check certificates (Duplicates)
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EPS 2 Preparation
Medications
• Split scripts
• What is DM&D (Dictionary of Medicines
and Devices)
• Quantity and Pack Size Issues
• None DM&D Medications
• Pre or Post go live
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EPS 2 Process
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8 Week minimum lead time
Agree dates for go live
Book dates for Area Team Approval
Process Change Meeting
Patient Notification
Pharmacy Engagement Meeting
EPS2 Training
EPS2 Go live
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EPS 2 Process
Links
www.hscic.gov.uk/systemsandservices/eps/
gppractice/help
http://intranet.dorset.nhs.uk
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www.hscic.gov.uk/epslibr
ary
EPS 2 Useful Links
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