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Journey to PCMH Recognition . Elaine M. Skoch, RN, MN, NEA-BC Director, Systems Transformation. Insert Title Here. Revolves around the patient…is “person centered” Creates healthcare “partnerships” Requires a “systems” perspective Elements are inter-related and interdependent.
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Journey to PCMH Recognition Elaine M. Skoch, RN, MN, NEA-BC Director, Systems Transformation Insert Title Here
Revolves around the patient…is “person centered” Creates healthcare “partnerships” Requires a “systems” perspective Elements are inter-related and interdependent Transformation to PCMH
Transformation to a PCMH (cont.) • Calls for leadership, communication & teamwork • with a common language & understanding of the goals at hand • Necessitates flexibility
Focuses on: Access and barriers to care Care management Continuity of care Aided and supported by technology Team based; relationship centered Transformation to a PCMH (cont.)
Requires a team effort Cannot be achieved merely through new technology Takes time Can take unexpected turns Transformation…
Requires attention to relationships: Between the practice and the patient Among members of the practice Between the practice & the community Creating a Patient Centered Medical Home…
Requires review of: Work processes and team structure Organizational structure Utilizing technology to support the delivery of care Practice Redesign…
is a Performance Improvement Process Practice Transformation
First Steps in NCQA Recognition • Define the project team to work on the process • Physician champion • Computer skills • Administrative information (policies & procedures) • Nursing • Purchase the Interactive Survey Tool (ISS Tool) ($80) http://www.ncqa.org/tabid/629/Default.aspx#pcmh • Assign responsibilities and dates for task completion in order to meet the target date for submission
http://www.ncqa.orgNCQA Home Page http://www.ncqa.org/tabid/62/Default.aspx Publications and Products Page http://www.ncqa.org/tabid/629/Default.aspx PPC-PCMH Publications Page-Application Materials To Access NCQA Documents
9 standards; 100 points total 30 elements 10 Must Pass elements Recognition at three different levels Level I: 25 points and 5 Must Pass Elements Level II: 50 points and 10 Must Pass Elements Level III:75 points and 10 Must Pass Elements NCQA PPC-PCMH Overview
PPC-PCMH Content and Scoring **Must Pass Elements
Reading the Standards Requirements • Standard • Intent • Element A, B, C, etc. • Factors 1, 2, 3, etc. • Scoring
Reading the Standards Requirements • Data Source • Explanation • Examples • Reports, screenshots, procedures, worksheets, etc.
Where to start on Monday…? Review the requirements for each standard, element and factor • What does the practice already do? • What does the practice need to create? • Are there elements the practice clearly does not have in place and that the practice may not have in the submission timeframe? (e-prescribing , Standard 5; or Advanced Electronic Communication, Standard 9)
Next Steps • Work on developing practice access to care and information policies • Identify three important clinical decisions • Same three conditions are identified on the application and for element PPC2E* • Additional elements related to the three important clinical conditions: PPC3A* & D; PPC4B*; PPC9C • Review the standards for what the practice does not have in place and what they may not have in place before submitting
Just a reminder… • Review the elements that require a three month look back to determine what process already exist • Four elements require a 3 month “look back” • PPC2C & D*; PPC3D; PPC4B* • “Must pass” elements require passing at a minimum at the 50% level
Begin gathering supporting documentation • Create a folder (on your server or hard drive) for documents the practice may want to attach to the survey tool, by element • Develop a checklist of documentation already used in the practice and documents that need to be prepared.
Upload documents as you finalize them 1-2 documents at a time to start Permitted file types: .csv, .doc, .gif, .jpg, .mpp, .pdf, .rtf, .tif, .txt, .vsd, .xls Scanned documents are acceptable. Save as .gif, .tif, .jpg Survey Tips
Who is Recognized? • Practices that meet the criteria described in the endorsed principles of the PCMH • A physician or group of physicians practicing together at a single geographic location • Recognition is specific to a practice site.
Recognition is for 3 years. However…. Reapplication to improve score can occur within the 3 year period Up to 2 times. Called an “Add on” survey “Add on” Survey Fee at the 50% level. If Level I is not achieved…. NCQA Tidbits
Must be returned to NCQA prior to submitting the Interactive Survey Tool Minimum of 1 week Survey application is complete when documents have been received by NCQA and ISS tool has been uploaded. Application Materials
Agreement Attestation: Joint Principles Data release NCQA Agreement HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Pricing & payment NCQA Application
Numbers and names of physicians Determines fees Verify licensure Posting on NCQA website Practice Background Information Worksheet
Three parts to the actual submission of the application • Submission of the application and the appropriate fees • Submission of the Interactive Survey Tool • Uploading of the supporting documentation