Patient-Centered Dental Home: Clearinghouse of Existing Oral Health Quality Indicators


Treatment Needs Completed

Characteristics
CONTINUOUS

Component
Follow up on needed care

Measure Concept
Treatment plan completion

Descriptions
Of the preschool children needing dental treatment, the percentage (%) of preschool children who received dental treatment Numerator: Total number of preschool children receiving dental treatment Denominator: Number of preschool children diagnosed as needing dental treatment

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure
Program/Plan

Data Source
Head Start Program Information Reports

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward
Administration for Children and Families/Head Start

Stage of Development/Use
Head Start Program Information Reports/PIR Performance Indicator

Measure Endorsement