SNE-PTN is asking all participating specialty practices to report at least one quality measure. Measures selected that are applicable to all specialties include:
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CAHPS Patient Survey Adult: Positive responses to multiple topic areas within the patient survey
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Medication List: Percent of visits for patients aged 18 and older for which the eligible professional attests to documentation of a list of current medications on the date of the encounter.
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No Show appointments: Percentage of appointments scheduled for which patients did not show.
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Sinusitis: Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who are prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days of onset of symptoms.
Files
SNE-PTN Data Submission Guide: Specialty Measures
A detailed guidebook that describes the specialty measures, CAHPS Patient Survey Adult, Medication List, No Show appointments, and how to collect and submit data.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
SNE-PTN Data Submission Guide: Sinusitis
A detailed guidebook that describes the Sinusitis measures and how to collect and submit data.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
Choosing Wisely Poster
Information for patients that list the five questions to ask a doctor before you take antibiotics.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
CDC GetSmart Virus vs. Bacteria Chart
Information for patients that explain when an illness needs to be treated with antibiotics.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
CDC GetSmart Watchful Waiting Patient Handout
A flyer for patients that specifies how long a patient should wait before taking an antibiotic as well as tips for self-care.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
CDC GetSmart Delayed Prescribing Patient Handout
A flyer for patients that advises them not to fill their antibiotic prescription, but to wait and monitor their symptoms.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
Links
Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Adult Sinusitis
This journal article outlines the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation’s evidence-based recommendations to manage adult rhinosinusitis.
SNE-PTN Clinical Quality Measures
