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

601 Measure/Standard Results

Characteristic
Title
COORDINATEDAppropriate dental referralsEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between generalists and specialistsPractice systematically manages referralsNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDAppropriate dental referralsEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between generalists and specialistsWorks with nonbehavioral healthcare specialists to whom the practice frequently refers to set expectations for information sharing and patient careNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDAppropriate dental referralsUse of clinical protocols for referral determinationUses clinical protocols to determine when a referral to a specialist is necessary National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDCommunity-connectedEffective communication connecting patients with community supportsEngages with schools or intervention agencies in the communityNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDCommunity-connectedEffective communication connecting patients with community supportsHas regular case conferences involving parties outside the practice team (e.g., community supports, specialists)National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDCommunity-connectedEffective communication connecting patients with community supportsRoutinely maintains a current community resource list based on the needs of the population servedNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationCoordinated dental-medical patient records [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Care plan is integrated and accessible across settings of careNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between dental and medical providersConsiders available performance information on consultants/specialists when making referrals National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between dental and medical providersDocuments co-management arrangements in the patient's medical recordNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between dental and medical providersHas regular case conferences involving parties outside the practice team (e.g., community supports, specialists)National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between dental and medical providersMonitors the timeliness and quality of the referral process National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationEffective communication and monitoring regarding referrals between dental and medical providersPractice systematically manages referrals National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDDental-medical coordinationMedical to dental referrals [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Contacts patients/families/caregivers for follow-up care, if needed, within an appropriate period following a hospital admission or emergency department visitNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDPopulation health oriented [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Identifies and addresses population-level health concerns based on the diversity of the practice and the community [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Identifies and addresses population-level needs based on the diversity of the practice and the community National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDPopulation health oriented [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Identifies and addresses population-level health concerns based on the diversity of the practice and the community [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Identifies the predominant conditions and health concerns of the patient population National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDPopulation health oriented [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Identifies and addresses population-level health concerns based on the diversity of the practice and the community [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Understands social determinants of health for patients, monitors at the population level and implements care interventions based on these dataNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDPopulation health oriented [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Identifies and addresses population-level health concerns based on the diversity of the practice and the community [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Uses information on the population served by the practice to prioritize needed community resourcesNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
COORDINATEDPopulation health oriented [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Proactively identifies populations of patients and educates them about needed care [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]Proactively and routinely identifies populations of patients and reminds them, or their families/caregivers about needed services National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Measures Not Included in PCDH FrameworkNot applicableFinancing Rate TrendNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Measures Not Included in PCDH FrameworkNot applicableLab and imaging test tracking and follow-up Practice systematically manages lab and imaging testsNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)