Better, sooner, more convenient health care in Midlands

7 Delivering on health targetsWhat needs to changeAddress screening access issues for populations who are not traditionally engaged withhealth servicesTransparent regional reporting on access rates, aggregated and targeted health needs assessments,and provider performance will be available publicly.Regional clinical governance and implementation design decision makers will formally adoptcardiovascular related best practice guidelines.Agreed and immediately identifiable pathways for improvement established.Development and availability of appropriate resources, programmes and appropriatly trainedpeople to work with patients with identified high risk of developing cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular Risk Assessment tools and resources will become a standard part of primary andcommunity care.Review what needs to change in primary care including, but not limited to, workforce development(capacity and capability), resources and tools, opportunities for clinicians to easily access theguidelines through electronic decision tools, information technology, establishing or amending ofkey stakeholder relationships and funding models.A regional collaborative approach with recognised subject matter experts like the National HeartFoundation will be more formal and action orientated.91