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Incorporating CATNAP into your Trust

The scheme shows how the CATNAP training programme could be introduced into an existing AHP led CAT service. This would ensure training is evidence based, standardised and assessable.

Addition of the Cancer Associated Thrombosis (CAT) Educational Training Programme for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)

  • Training

    • Pharmacists / AHPs trained using the CAT Educational Programme
    • Trainees to complete the AHP / HCP Training Booklet Case Studies Document along with the competency questions
    • Trainees to watch the CAT Educational Video and discuss with manager
    • Trainees to study the Risk Assessment Scores Pack and discuss with manager

  • Patient presentation

    • Pharmacist / AHP knows the content of the Patient Leaflet and is confident in their ability to have a discussion with their patients.
    • CAT Patient Leaflet given to patient.

Exemplar of a current CAT service led by pharmacists

  • 1 month review

    • Review current anticoagulation.
    • Consider changing anticoagulation if appropriate.
    • Check bloods, compliance, weight, side effects, bleeding.
    • Ensure ongoing supply of medication.

  • 3 month review

    • Review current anticoagulation.
    • Consider changing anticoagulation, if appropriate.
    • Check bloods, compliance, weight, side effects, and bleeding.

  • 6 month review

    • Review need for ongoing anticoagulation.
    • Consider changing or reducing anticoagulation dose, if appropriate.
    • Check bloods, compliance, weight, side effects, and bleeding.

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CQC Rating

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was rated as Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission on 23 March 2023.