< Back   Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Expand all topics •  Quality improvement in the practice (16) •  Medical home (38) •  AAP policy (5) •  Quality measurement (6) -  AAP guidance (2) -  Pediatric quality measures (1) -  Quality measurement organizations (1) •  Pay-for-performance (5) •  Patient safety/medication errors (12) •  Maintenance of certification (MOC) for pediatricians (3) •  Quality improvement at the AAP (20) •  Health information technology (10) Quality Improvement and Patient Safety > Quality measurement 1-6 of 6 results    1. Principles for the Development and Use of Quality Measures: A Summary of American Academy of Pediatrics Policy for Your Practice (2008) American Academy of Pediatrics The AAP believes that the primary purpose of quality measurement should be to identify opportunities to improve patient care and outcomes, including health status and satisfaction. Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 2. AAP Letter: AAP objects to influenza immunization as HEDIS measure (2008) American Academy of Pediatrics Official AAP letter to the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA), dated November 25, 2008, urging the NCQA to reconsider its intent to incorporate influenza immunizations as a Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS) measure beginning 2010. Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 3. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Role in National Quality Measurement Activities (2005) Carol Lannon, MD, MPH, FAAP Provides an overview of national health care measurement activities affecting pediatricians and outlines the AAP's involvement in addressing the issues. Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 4. Quality-Driven Health Care (2004) Norman "Chip" Harbaugh, MD, FAAP Provides an analysis of what quality improvement is in a pediatric setting and how quality improvement affects cost savings. Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 5. The Medical Home Index: Measuring the Organization and Delivery of Primary Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs (2006) Center for Medical Home Improvement This is a validated self-assessment and classification tool to translate the broad indicators defining the medical home into observable, tangible behaviors and processes of care within any setting. 6. Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds™ (2005) American Academy of Pediatrics Features information on how patient safety leadership walkrounds demonstrate the health care organization's commitment to safety and provide a method for leaders to talk with staff about safety issues in the organization. Also provides details on who should conduct the walkround, how often, where, and in what format. 1-6 of 6 results    Can't find what you're looking for? Please contact us with your questions.