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       #Post#: 284--------------------------------------------------
       What are the implementation details for musculoskeletal physioth
       erapy service?
       By: Annabeli5 Date: May 28, 2015, 2:52 am
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       What are the implementation details for musculoskeletal
       physiotherapy service?
       #Post#: 289--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What are the implementation details for musculoskeletal phys
       iotherapy service?
       By: admini5 Date: May 28, 2015, 3:14 am
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       Implementing self-referral involves:
       [list]
       [li][font=Verdana]Understanding existing referral patterns from
       local GPs and identifying any that are currently under-referring
       to the service (referral rate below 50 per 1000 population).
       This makes it easier to ascertain if there is likely to be any
       long-term increase in referrals as a result of promoting the
       scheme. It is advisable to check any assumptions about referral
       rates with GPs.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Gathering baseline data for referral rates
       and sources, categorisation of patients, activity and
       outcomes.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Bringing waiting lists down to locally agreed
       standards if necessary and possible, before self-referral
       commences, as long waiting lists can discourage patients from
       self-referral.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Ensuring that all members of the team
       including administrative, IT and managerial roles understand the
       purpose of the scheme and that supporting systems are working
       efficiently.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Ensuring that all members of the team know
       what they can expect in terms of a potential initial increase in
       referrals followed by a return to normal levels within three
       months, provided there is currently no under-referral to the
       service.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Informing GPs that self-referral will be
       offered and explaining how it works. Evidence suggests GPs are
       receptive to the initiative as it is likely to reduce their
       workload and increase patient autonomy. A GP will need to give
       permission to provide any patient leaflets about the scheme in
       their surgery, but GP permission is not required to implement
       self-referral.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Having a clear marketing and communications
       plan. At a basic level the service can be marketed through
       leaflets and posters in GP surgeries. [/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Promotion can also include online media,
       local media and engaging with local councils and community
       groups.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Printing patient self-referral forms and
       making them available in GP surgeries. It helps to keep a record
       of where these materials are located so they can be replenished
       as required.[/font][/li]
       [/list]To support implementation, the Chartered Society of
       Physiotherapy has:
       [list]
       [li][font=Verdana]Produced implementation tools for
       members.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]Undertaken a series of regional workshops set
       up a network of self-referral champions (offering self-referral
       for more than 2 years and willing to share
       expertise).[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]set up an interactive support
       network.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=Verdana]continued to work with members to develop
       more targeted implementation strategies (for example, local
       business cases, matching up of services who are offering
       self-referral with those who would like to develop it, to share
       good practice).[/font][/li]
       [/list]
       For further information, go
       to:
  HTML https://arms.evidence.nhs.uk/resources/qipp/29492/attachment
  HTML https://arms.evidence.nhs.uk/resources/qipp/29492/attachment
       #Post#: 296--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What are the implementation details for musculoskeletal phys
       iotherapy service?
       By: Janei5 Date: June 4, 2015, 6:04 am
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       MSK Physiotherapy service in Barnet Community. Check the
       attached document..:)
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