Hypertension Case Finding Service (HCF): EMIS Referral button launched for GPs using the EMIS system
The Community Pharmacy Provider Board (CPPB) have been working with the GM ICS to fund the EMIS referral button for the HCF to community pharmacy via PharmOutcomes.
GPs who use the EMIS system (over 80% of practices in GM) are now ready to start to sending referrals electronically to community pharmacy (please note that this is optional for General Practice to use). The GM primary care team will be sending communications to all General Practice teams to ensure they are aware of this new functionality and the purpose of the Hypertension Case Finding Service.
For non-EMIS practices, NHSmail and other communication channels will be used to communicate with your pharmacy as there is no electronic solution available at this time. Where patient information is to be transferred to a pharmacy this needs to be via NHSmail as the route needs to be a secure IT referral mechanism.
We encourage you to use the attached toolkit to have a conversation with your local practice(s) to raise awareness of the service and also to agree how and when they intend to communicate referrals.
Given the current pressures, we encourage both sides to discuss and agree potential numbers in advance so that workload can be planned and take into account workforce challenges
We hope you can join our upcoming webinar to find out more.
Hypertension Case Finding Webinar
Join us for our “Hypertension Case Finding (HCF): Working with General Practice in Greater Manchester” webinar on Tuesday 1st November 2022 at 7pm.
The webinar will cover key information:
- A brief service overview
- The Greater Manchester HCF Pathway
- Collaboration with General Practice and how to make the service a success for your pharmacy
- PharmOutcomes and EMIS referrals
Book your place here: https://HCFWebinar.eventbrite.co.uk
Registering to provide the Hypertension Case Finding Service
If you are yet to register to deliver the Hypertension Case Finding Service and wish to do so further information can be found on the PSNC website. Registration for the service is via MYS, please note you must be ‘service ready’ and have all equipment in place before completing your registration on MYS.
Further information can be found via
https://psnc.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/hypertension-case-finding-service/
