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Member Update
26 May 2017
In-period data refresh - 14 June 2017
Following the successful launch of the initial measures earlier this month, we have seen steady
improvement in data quality from both existing and new member hospitals. With the next periodic
update not due until September, we have agreed in this first quarter to an interim refresh to update
the site with new member data and corrections to existing data.
This will happen on 14 June and is likely to have an impact on all participation hospitals.
How will this impact you?
Reminder: Important next steps
1. Move to the updated data specifications by 1 June 2017
Back in January we shared the New Data Submission Specifications which are to be used for all
submissions from 1 June 2017 onwards. The new specifications include minor, but important
changes to the extract script from your PAS system.
Over recent weeks, we have been helping members with a range of data submission issues. Here
we’ve assembled some tips covering the common issues and how they may be avoided.
About the new data specifications
Common submission issues
2. Implement Patient Consent by 30 June 2017
In August 2016 the CMA agreed to a temporary relaxation of patient identifiable data (NHS Number
and postcode) until an agreed process and wording was agreed by NHS Digital. As we updated
early last month, a model has been approved and consent wording should be implemented by 30
June 2017.
All patients from 1 July 2017 should be consented and the data submitted with NHS number and
postcode.
Download consent wording
Read our consent FAQs
3. Submit January to April 2017 data by 30 June 2017
At the beginning of September, the data period published on the website will roll forwards one
quarter, publishing April 2016 to March 2017. Any outstanding coding or data issues must be
resolved before 31 July when the data will enter a ‘freeze period’ allowing time for PHIN to check for
any significant issues before publication.
Members can view how their measures may alter in the forthcoming refresh the Website Preview
Report in the secure Portal.
View PHIN's Publication Schedule
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4. Submit PROMs
With the first performance metrics now presented on the website, we must progress quickly towards
publishing further measures specified in the Order. To help with Patient Reported Outcome
Measures (PROMs), we have provided some advice and tips.
Members can view the PROMS participation report via the secure Portal to see which
procedures/episodes were eligible for a PROM to be submitted and compare PHIN’s rates to data
provided.
QPROMs specification
PROMs specification
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PROMs submission tips
Please feel free to share this update with colleagues. If you have any questions, or would like others in your
organisation to receive our update, do contact the engagement team on [email protected]
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