Modular Quality Practice Award
In response to a large number of
requests from practices who want to take part in QPA using a more
flexible timescale, RCGP Scotland has developed a pilot 'Modular
Quality Practice Award'. This aims to encourage non QPA GP
practices to undertake a more manageable modularised approach to
the award.
Instead of having 18 months to
complete QPA, practices will have 5 years to complete six modules,
covering organisational and clinical areas, involving the whole
team. Modular QPA will be offered to all practices in
Scotland from 1st April 2008.
To assist the practice in
achieving the modules they will have access to a mQPA
advisor/assessor, who will be available to answer questions and
check sections of criteria as they are completed. Upon
completion of each module a certificate of achievement is issued
and if all six modules are completed within the 5 year timescale
the practice will then have the opportunity to undertake the full
mQPA visit.
Modules
mQPA consists of six modules, which can be taken in any order or
as a stand alone module. The table below describes the
elements covered by each module. Please click each link
to download the relevant document.
| Module |
Description |
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Accessibility, patient information and
choice, patient and public involvement.
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Management of
Illness
|
Management of chronic illness,
medicine management, mental health, cancer and minor
operations.
 A Guide to Audit
Early Diagnosis
example
Management Plan
Example
|
|
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Investigations, referrals, records, registers and computer
preventative care and health promotions.
|
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Special Groups
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Children's health, women's health and family planning, maternity
services, services for people with disability and continued care in
the home.
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Continued professional development and clinical governance.
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Practice management, team values and team working.
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The cost of each module is £200 payable at the start of each
one. The cost of the full mQPA visit is based on the current
charge for QPA at that time less the monies already paid for the 6
modules. Following a successful visit the practice achieves mQPA
which is valid for 5 years.
For more information please contact Claire Godley on
cgodley@rcgp-scotland.org.uk or
0131 2606821