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Intraoral Films for New Patients Age 65 and Older

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Diagnostic services
Descriptions
The percentage of new patients aged 65 years and over who had intraoral films taken as part of the first general course of care, during the time period under study Numerator: Total number of new patients aged 65 years and over who had intraoral films taken as part of the first general course of care, during the time period under study Denominator: Total number of new patients aged 65 years and over, during the time period under study
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Adults
Level of Measure
Data Source
Patient Records/EDR/EMR
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Current routine use; monitoring and planning at time of scan
Measure Endorsement