Table 1.
Summary results of trigger tool implementation in April 2015 to March 2016 (N = 11 280)
| Trigger | Time period for EMIS Web search | Patients identified, n | Case note review completed, n | Patient safety issues requiring action, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falling eGFR | Monthly | 67 | 54 | 34 (63) |
| Heart failure and NSAIDs | Quarterly | 7 | 3 | 2 (67) |
| Uncoded CKD | Quarterly | 48 | 21 | 15 (71) |
| >75 years with low ferritin or haemoglobin | Quarterly | 48 | 35 | 9 (26) |
| Triple threat (ACEI/ARB, NSAID, and diuretic) | Quarterly | 34 | 4 | 2 (50) |
| Total | – | 204 | 117 | 62 (53) |
ACEI/ARB = angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blockers. CKD = chronic kidney disease. eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate. NSAID = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.