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.
Modules
mQPA consists of the six modules below which can be taken in any
order or can also be taken as a stand alone module. Modules,
application form, guidance and FAQs can be accessed here
| Module |
Description |
| Patient Centred |
Accessibility, patient information and choice, patient and
public involvement
|
| Management of Illness |
Management of chronic illness, medicine management, mental
health, cancer and minor operations
|
| Records |
Investigations, referrals, records, registers and computer
preventative care and health promotions
|
| Special Groups |
Children's health, women's health and family planning, maternity
services, services for people with disability and continued care in
the home.
|
| The Learning
Organisation |
Continued professional development and clinical governance
|
| The Practice Team |
Practice management, team values and team working
|
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.
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.
Modules, application form, guidance and FAQs
can be accessed here.
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