Tips of the month January 2019
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
#TipoftheWeek You must report any death on your practice premises to NHSE and CQC no later than the end of the first working day following the death.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 21, 2019
#TipoftheWeek You have a contractual obligation to offer the Friends and Family Test and report the results to NHSE monthly via CQRS even if you have no replies and publish the results in a manner approved by NHSE. Failure to do so could lead to a break of contract notice.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 14, 2019
#TipoftheWeek If you wish to de-register a patient for unreasonable behavior you must have given them a written warning within the previous 12 months.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 7, 2019
Last updated : 22 Jan 2019#TipoftheWeek A breach of contract notice will remain on your record. If you get a second breach notice NHSE may consider issuing a terminiation of contract notice (although this is very rare). You can appeal to the Appeals Tribunal and Litigation Authority.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) December 31, 2018
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