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The documents listed below are provided to help GP Practices in Oxfordshire achieve the requirements of the GMS Contract IMT DES for 2006-2008.

Irrespective of the requirements of the DES, many of these documents represent ‘best practice’ and Practices will want to have them as a useful general resource. They are provided as one of the ways that the Oxfordshire PCT wants to support Practices generally and in achieving IMT DES accreditation.

The documents are grouped by general category so that if you need something on a particular topic then it should be easier to find.

If you need advice or support on a topic for which there isn’t a document here then please let us know and we’ll do what we can to make something available.

Please note that as more documents become available they will be put on this site so it will be worth checking back here at regular intervals.

If you have problems downloading any of the documents please contact Lorraine Gaskins at the Decision Support Office 01865 336741 lorraine.gaskins@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

(Please note that to read some of these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader loaded onto your computer. If you do not currently have this, a free copy may be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html )

For all general queries about the IMT DES please contact Sue Williams at Oxfordshire PCT 01865 336783 sue.williams@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

Information Governance
The intention and tenor of these documents is not meant to suggest that information should not be shared. Rather, the intention is that if information is to be shared it is done in an appropriate manner, with relevant safeguards in place.

Records Management: NHS Code of Practice (Parts 1 & 2) (The NHS standard reference document for managing medical records in all healthcare sectors - including GP Practices)
Caldicott Guardians - Role & Responsibilities: A Guide for GPs
Caldicott Principles
Sharing Patient Information - Presentation for Caldicott Guardians (A PowerPoint presentation which is an introduction to the broad principles of sharing patient information. It could be used as a local training resource as well as a briefing for individuals)	Download Powerpoint Presentation
Sharing Patient Information – Presentation Amplifying Notes (Explanatory notes for each slide in the presentation available above.)
Sharing Patient Information – The Care Record Patient Guarantee (A document primarily designed for patients, but gives useful information about what we should be doing now and in the future to safeguard patient’s information)
What you should know about Information Governance (A general easy-to-read 12-page introduction designed to be seen by all staff who deal with patient information in any way. Does not contain the detail needed by senior staff who set Practice policies. Printed copies may be obtained from the Oxford LIS Team: sue.williams@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk
An Overarching Protocol on Information Sharing with Social Services (Written jointly by local NHS staff and representatives of Oxfordshire County Council. Particularly appropriate when considering what and how you might share with this organisation.)
GP Practice IT and Data Security Policy
GP Practice IT and Data Security Handbook
Information Governance self assessment for General Practice
How to be a paper-light Practice:
Good Practice Guidelines 2005 for GP electronic patient records (The standard document on how to be a paper-light Practice and all that is involved. NB. You may have an earlier version of this document already, but you are advised to use this version as your new point of reference.) Good Practice Guidelines - Supplement
Summary of the Good Practice Guidelines for GP electronic patient records (A useful summary which is suitable for sharing widely amongst GPs and Practice staff. It contains the essence of the full 75-page document and is appropriate for those who need a general, rather than detailed, understanding of all that’s involved in managing electronic patient records.)
The Path to Paperlight – Guidance for General Practice (A useful resource, prepared by PCTs in Leeds, with many helpful resources to help Practices reach the goal of paperlight status.)
Demographic Data Quality:
Demographic Data Quality – Hints and Tips (Some suggestions as to how you might proactively manage keeping patient address details up to date.)
Demographic Data Quality – Patient Poster (An example poster you might want to display in patient waiting areas.)

If you have problems downloading any of the documents please contact Lorraine Gaskins at the Decision Support Office 01865 336741 lorraine.gaskins@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

For all general queries about the IMT DES please contact Sue Williams at Oxfordshire PCT 01865 336783 sue.williams@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk