Leveraging a QCDR to standardize processes for screening
Description
Participation in a QCDR, demonstrating performance of activities for use of standardized processes for screening for social determinants of health such as food security, employment and housing. Use of supporting tools that can be incorporated into the certified EHR technology is also suggested.
eMeasure ID
First Performance Year
2017
Last Performance Year
Metric Type
boolean
Weight
medium
Sub-category ID
Achieving Health Equity
CEHRT Eligibility
Bonus under ACI
Varidation
Participation in a QCDR and demonstrated performance of activities for use of standardized processes for screening for social determinants of health including use of supporting tools into certified EHR technology
Suggested Documentation
1) QCDR for Standardizing Screening Processes - Participation in QCDR for standardizing screening processes for social determinants, e.g., regular feedback reports from QCDR showing screening practices for social determinants; and 2) Integration of Tools into Certified EHR (suggested) - Integration of one or more of the following tools into practice as part of the EHR, e.g., http://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants /tools/index.htm showing regular referral to one or more of these tools