Achieve Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Excellence
Access resources and training to deliver high-quality QOF within the multi-disciplinary team
Ensure patients receive the best possible care through lipid optimisation
High cholesterol both increases risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Patients with elevated cholesterol who also present with other risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or smoking, are at substantially higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). These individuals derive the greatest clinical benefit from lipid-lowering interventions. Evidence shows that for every 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL cholesterol, the risk of a cardiovascular event decreases by approximately 25%.
We've developed this resource to help upskill you and Primary Care teams in lipid optimisation.
Proactively use tools for quality improvement
Access clinical and non-clinical training and resources
Attend fully funded, live webinars focused on QOF excellence
Proactively use tools for quality improvement
Access tools to support with quality improvement and risk stratification related to cardiovascular disease and risk factors.
CVDPREVENT is a national audit and improvement tool that helps Primary Care teams identify gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, supporting quality improvement and reducing health inequalities through practice-level data insights.
Find out how this data resource could be useful in our upcoming recorded webinar ‘PCN System Dashboard, Practice Packs and Data Searches’. We'll add the link to our YouTube once it is uploaded.
Please note, access to this portal is on an email basis. You would need to email the System Analytics Intelligence Unit (SAIU) first.
Undertake workforce training and support
Recognise that all the multidisciplinary team may be involved in lipids and CVD management, and access these clinical and non-clinical (i.e. for those not registered) training materials.
Clinical
This framework, developed by the North East and North Cumbria Health Innovation Network, can support the identification of gaps in knowledge and skills required to manage lipid levels effectively and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients.
This e-learning programme provides Primary Care teams with a comprehensive overview of dyslipidaemia, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment option: supporting improved management of cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Endorsed by HEART UK, it offers five CPD credits through four interactive modules with case studies and self-assessment.
Whilst these toolkits were developed for Healthcare Professionals in Greater Manchester, the wide range of webinars and resources may still be useful fin developing your competence.
Non-clinical
In addition to quality improvement and risk stratification, the wider members of the healthcare team may be involved in lipid optimisation (further information for specific roles is available in the Lipid Management Competence Framework).
Gathering relevant information: E.g. ensuring up to date bloods, blood pressure, weight, smoking status, running QRISK score.
Self-management: Education (cholesterol, CVD risk), blood pressure monitors (what to buy, how to use), signpost to shared decision making resources.
Behaviour change: Brief interventions and signposting e.g. smoking, weight, diet, exercise, alcohol.
This event is booked for 8 October. It will be recorded and once edited, uploaded to our YouTube. We will add the link once ready. This webinar will cover:
Understanding of cholesterol and how it increases cardiovascular risk
Cardiovascular risk and how to reduce it
What is QRISK, how to calculate it and what do the numbers mean
Undertaking annual lipids blood tests
Statins – signposting patients to relevant information
Understanding of other drugs used to manage cholesterol
Red flags
Attend our fully funded, QOF excellence training events
Aimed at Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Nursing Associates.
Aimed at all clinicians who are new or who only have just recently started optimising lipid therapy.
Aimed at Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Nursing Associates.