Considers available performance information on consultants/specialists when making referrals
Characteristics
COORDINATED
Component
Dental-medical coordination
Measure Concept
Effective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between dental and medical providers
Descriptions
It is important for the practice to make informed referrals to clinicians or practices that will provide timely, high-quality care. The practice consults available information about the performance of clinicians or practices to which it refers patients. The practice provides information or examples of the available performance data on the consultant/specialist with the practice team.
Measure or Standard
Standard
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Level of Measure
Practice/Health Center
Data Source
Evidence of implementation
Measure Identification
NCQA 2017 PCMH standards
Developer/Steward
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Stage of Development/Use
Accreditation