Assesses the diversity (race, ethnicity, and one other aspect of diversity) of its population
Characteristics
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTERED
Measure Concept
Assesses and addresses access and care disparities
Descriptions
The practice collects information on how patients identify in at least three areas that include:
1. Race.
2. Ethnicity.
3. One other aspect of diversity, which may include but is not limited to, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, occupation, geographic residence.
Assessing the diversity of its population can help a practice identify segments of the population with specialized needs or subject to systemic barriers leading to disparities in health outcomes. Data may be collected from all patients directly or the practice may use data about the community served by the practice (such as inputting data from zip code analysis or accessing census data from their specific community).
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