The national roll out of mobile ECG devices by Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) was born out of a system-wide procurement initiative to promote the uptake of a digital technology (mobile ECG). This was a novel approach to facilitate innovation adoption which prompted the AHSN Network to commission an independent evaluation of the roll out, at AHSN level, to understand its effectiveness, and in particular what can be learned about: the environments in which the devices are most effective, what characterises an effective implementation package, the impact on the market place, patients (through AF detection) and providers; and the health economic aspects of this type of programme.
This document is a framework service specification for the delivery of anticoagulation services for people with atrial fibrillation (AF).
The specification was developed by Anticoagulation UK in close collaboration with experts in anticoagulation from across primary, community and secondary care. The standards within this framework reflect best practice for services to adhere to, both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
This project has been fully funded by Bayer plc. The content is independent of and not influenced by Bayer plc who checked the final document for technical accuracy only.