Benefits of EMIS Web Clinical Services for PCNs

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in England can greatly benefit from using EMIS Web Clinical Services to deliver clinical services due to its comprehensive features designed to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and patient outcomes. Here are the key benefits:

1. Integrated Patient Care

• Shared Records: EMIS Web allows seamless sharing of patient records across all PCN members (GP practices, pharmacists, community services, etc.), ensuring consistent and informed care. 
• Consultation Write Back - enabling Consultation Write Back Agreement will automatically write consultations (inc clinical coding) back to the patients GP Practice.
• Real-Time Data Access: Clinicians can access and update patient information in real time, reducing delays in care and duplication of effort.

2. Enhanced Collaboration

• Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Support: The system facilitates collaborative working among GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and specialists within the PCN.
• Cross-Organisation Visibility: Different organisations within the PCN can view relevant clinical data, enhancing coordination for complex cases.

3. Streamlined Workflow

• Centralised Appointments and Referrals: EMIS Web supports appointment booking and referral management across the network, reducing administrative burden.
• Customisable Templates: PCNs can use templates tailored to their specific clinical priorities, such as structured reviews for long-term conditions.

4. Improved Population Health Management

• Data-Driven Insights: EMIS Web provides robust reporting tools to identify population health trends, enabling proactive management of at-risk groups.
• Integrated Risk Stratification: PCNs can use the system to stratify patient populations by risk, targeting resources where they are most needed.

5. Facilitates Service Delivery Innovations

• Extended Access Services: EMIS Web supports the delivery of extended hours or out-of-hours services by making patient records available across all PCN practices.
• Remote Consultations: Integration with online consultation tools and telehealth platforms enables PCNs to offer virtual appointments.

6. Regulatory Compliance and Governance

• Data Security: The system adheres to strict NHS data protection standards, ensuring patient data is secure and compliant with GDPR.
• Audit Trails: EMIS Web maintains detailed logs of access and changes to records, supporting governance and accountability.

7. Flexibility and Scalability

• Adaptable to PCN Needs: The system is designed to accommodate the varying sizes and configurations of PCNs, allowing for scalable use.
• Support for Multiple Services: PCNs can manage diverse clinical services, including vaccination programs, chronic disease management, and health checks.

8. Improved Patient Experience

• Continuity of Care: Patients experience better continuity as their records are accessible across the PCN, even if they visit different practices or services.
• Enhanced Communication: Patients benefit from streamlined communication, such as automated reminders and follow-ups, enabled by the system.

9. Facilitation of National Priorities

• EMIS Web supports the delivery of national priorities such as the Enhanced Access Contract and integration with NHS England’s Long Term Plan for joined-up care.

10. GP Connect

• GP Connect Appointment Management enables GP Practices and other services such as 111 to book appointments via GP Connect 
• GP Connect Send Document can send consultation notes back to a patients GP Practice as a PDF document.

By leveraging these capabilities, PCNs using EMIS Web Clinical Services can deliver more effective, efficient, and patient-centered care.