Dear Member

This is another reminder that the declaration window for PQS is open until 1^st March 2024 on MYS portal.

For the PQS support from PharmaPlus we have planned on releasing weekly emails of bite size chunks as per previous years explaining what needs doing and how to claim. Please see topics below. You can click on the topics below to review previous emails.

TOPIC 1 sent on 7 Nov'23: High Risk Medicines - Anticoagulation Audit

TOPIC 2 sent on 24 Nov'23: Asthma and Respiratory Domain for PQS

TOPIC 3 sent on 11 Dec'23: Antimicrobial Stewardship for PQS

TOPIC 4 sent on 15 Dec'23: Antimicrobial Stewardship for PQS Email 2

TOPIC 5 sent on 18 Dec'23: Antimicrobial Stewardship for PQS Email 3

TOPIC 6 Sent on 26th Jan'24: Medicines Safety and Optimisation- Palliative care

TOPIC 7  Sent on 8th Feb'24: PQS Declaration Deadline 1st March 2024

REMINDER: THIS EMAIL: PQS Declaration Deadline 1st March 2024 REMINDER

The declaration window for PQS is open until 1^st March 2024 on MYS portal.

You will have to confirm in your declaration that by 31^st March you will have all of the evidence that you will have met the gateway criteria an the quality criteria.

You should have completed the following:

1.  At least 15 NMS consultations

2.  High risk medicine- Anticoagulant audit

3.  Update palliative care status on NHS profile

4.  Inhaler technique checks

5.  Inhaler waste management 

6.  Referral for patients using 3 or more bronchodilators in 6 months

7.  Use of spacer in 5-15 years old

8.  PAAP

9.  Antimicrobial stewardship

10.  Infection control action plan involving UTI and URTI

If you haven’t completed all of the above and intend to by 31^st March and need to help, please refer to the emails sent over the last few months (listed above) for the particular section you require.

WE ADVISE THAT YOU COMPLETE ALL ASPECTS BEFORE MAKING THE DECLARATION, REMEMBER THIS IS WORTH £4700!!!

We will send out more communication as we receive it regarding FAQ. If you have any questions or inquiries please get in touch with us as usual on

 info@pharmaplusltd.co.uk

Regards,

PharmaPlus