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

601 Measure/Standard Results

Characteristic
Title
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDShared decision makingInformed patient engagement in decision makingPercentage of caregivers who indicated their child's health care provider asked them which choice was best for their childAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDShared decision makingInformed patient engagement in decision makingPercentage of caregivers who indicated their child's health care provider discussed the pros and cons of their child's treatment optionsAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDShared decision makingInformed patient engagement in decision makingPercentage of caregivers who indicated their child's health care provider told them there was more than one choice for child's treatment or health careAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDSensitive to health literacyPatient communications appropriate to patient population needs and understandabilityAssesses the language needs of its populationNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDSensitive to health literacyPatient communications appropriate to patient population needs and understandabilityAssesses understanding and provides education, as needed, on new prescriptions for more than 50 percent of patients/families/caregiversNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDSensitive to health literacyPatient communications appropriate to patient population needs and understandabilityEvaluates patient population demographics/communication preferences/health literacy to tailor development and distribution of patient materials National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDSensitive to health literacyPatient communications appropriate to patient population needs and understandabilityHas a process for informing patients/families/caregivers about the role of the medical home and provides patients/families/caregivers materials that contain the informationNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTEREDSensitive to health literacyPatient communications appropriate to patient population needs and understandabilityProvides a written care plan to the patient/family/caregiver for patients identified for care managementNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessCompleted ChartingAustralian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedTopical fluorideTopical Fluoride ApplicationAmerican Dental Association/ Dental Quality Alliance
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedSealants for childrenSealant on Permanent First Molar by Age 10American Dental Association/ Dental Quality Alliance
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedSealants for childrenSealant on Permanent Second Molar by Age 15American Dental Association/ Dental Quality Alliance
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessComprehensive health assessment includes numerous aspects of medical, mental health, and social historyNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessComprehensive Well Care for Children by Age 2 yearsNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessDental and Medical History for HIV-Infected PatientsHealth Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessDocuments an up-to-date problem list for each patient with current and active diagnosesNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessFluoride Exposure Assessment
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessMaintains an up-to-date list of medications for more than 80 percent of patientsNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedDental/medical history completenessUpdated Medical HistoryAustralian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
COMPREHENSIVEPrevention and wellness focusedOral health education provisionAdvising Mothers About Baby Bottle Tooth DecayNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)