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Addressing Overscreening at MIC: A Team Approach. MHRA / MIC Representatives Rachel Baum Alex Ely Sepia Owens-Villas. High rates of testing outside of age criteria. Screening at all initial and annual visits Half of all 2005 Screens were outside criteria:
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Addressing Overscreening at MIC: A Team Approach MHRA / MIC Representatives Rachel Baum Alex Ely Sepia Owens-Villas
High rates of testing outside of age criteria Screening at all initial and annual visits Half of all 2005 Screens were outside criteria: • 13 % (n=2,804) were women 25-29 years • Positivity 1.6% • 38% (n=3,977) were women 30+ years • Positivity 1.2%
Team Approach • Created plan with management • Presented information to CDs, CNAs & providers • Letter from Medical Director to providers • Changed exam room set-up protocol • Implemented concurrent review • Disseminated progress results • Chart audits