Steps to Create Organisation Groups and Appointment Books for 111 Direct Booking
The following steps detail how to set up organisation groups and appointment books within EMIS Web to enable 111 Direct Booking, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across the NHS service:
Create Organisation Groups
- Navigate to Configuration > Organisation Configuration > Organisation Groups in EMIS Web.
- Create a new Organisation Group for the local 111 Provider and include your PCN (Primary Care Network) Hub and any relevant practices.
- Ensure each relevant GP Practice subscribes to this 111 Organisation Group. This subscription is necessary to allow them access to the direct booking slots available in 111 booking.
Set Up Appointment Books
- In the EMIS Web Hub, you need to create an appointment book specifically designed for 111 bookings.
- Ensure the appointment book is designated as GP Connect bookable using Session Names and Slot Types to differentiate it from other types of booking.
- Apply filters to your appointment book to ensure that only organisations within your 111 Organisation Group can view and book these slots.
- Configure slots carefully to ensure appropriate session holders are assigned and that all appointments are accessible only to the predefined group.
By setting up dedicated organisational groups and formatted appointment books, clinics can ensure that their booking process is streamlined, reduces errors, and improves coordination of care between GPs and the emergency services.
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