We are transitioning away from the clinical audit tool, Pen CS, to the new POLAR GP tool.
The switch to POLAR GP from 1 July 2020 aims to better support practices in understanding their patient cohort. It will provide meaningful analysis to identify gaps in patient care, track patient outcomes, build on areas of quality improvement and identify opportunities to improve practice revenue.
This data tool is also used to help practices qualify for the PIP QI incentive.
Some of the key benefits of the POLAR GP tool are:
- one install per practice
- remote access to the tool
- user friendliness
- live data
- advanced data mapping
- advanced filter options
- regular PIP QI reports for each practice
- new reports coming on board including a COVID-19 report.
POLAR GP will be 100 per cent subsidised by SWSPHN and there will be no direct or ongoing costs to the practice.
All general practices currently participating in the PIP QI have previously signed a Data Sharing and License Agreement with SWSPHN for the use of the previous PenCS tool. Due to the transition to POLAR GP, a new software vendor, a contract variation will need to be signed prior to the installation of your POLAR GP tool.
Your PHN representative will be in contact with your practice shortly to provide more information. If you have any concerns about making this transition, please do not hesitate to contact: HSIsupport@swsphn.com.au
If you wish to know more about POLAR GP, please visit: Polar; Outcome Health; our website.