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


Applies a comprehensive risk-stratification process for the entire patient panel in order to identify and direct resources appropriately

Characteristics
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTERED

Component
Individualized care

Measure Concept
Care recommendations based on patient level of risk for oral disease

Descriptions
The practice demonstrates that it can identify patients who are at high risk, or likely to be at high risk, and prioritize their care management to prevent poor outcomes. Practice identifies and directs resources appropriately based on need.

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

Measure Endorsement