NQMC Update Service: June 29, 2015 ► Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement

NQMC Update Service: June 29, 2015

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement

• Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school-age children and adolescents: percentage of patients diagnosed with ADHD whose medical record contains documentation of discussion of parental resources for managing children with ADHD (e.g., parent training groups, videos, books, psychology referral). This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school-age children and adolescents: percentage of patients diagnosed with ADHD whose medical record contains documentation that the clinician discussed the need for school-based supports and educational service options for children with ADHD.

• Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school-age children and adolescents: percentage of patients newly diagnosed with ADHD whose medical record contains documentation of DSM-5 criteria. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school-age children and adolescents: percentage of patients newly diagnosed with ADHD whose medical record contains documentation of screening for other primary conditions and comorbidities, as defined in the guideline (for example, depression, anxiety, oppositional-defiant disorder). This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school-age children and adolescents: percentage of patients treated with psychostimulant medication for the diagnosis of ADHD for the first time whose medical record contains documentation of a follow-up visit within 30 days of medication initiation that includes height, weight, a discussion of medication, a discussion of school progress and a care plan.

• Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school-age children and adolescents: percentage of patients treated with psychostimulant medication for the diagnosis of ADHD whose medical record contains documentation of a follow-up visit at least twice a year and had the following discussed at each of the visits: height, weight, medication, school progress and a care plan. This updates a previously published measure summary.