Identifies the specialists/specialty types frequently used by the practice
Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED
Component
Continuous quality improvement processes
Measure Concept
Performance assessment and improvement
Descriptions
The practice monitors patient referrals to gain information about the referral specialists and specialty types it uses frequently. This information may help identify areas where the practice can adopt guidelines or protocols to manage patient care in the primary care practice, identify trends in the patient population, and can help identify opportunities for improved coordination and patient experience when specialty care is needed.
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