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The practice has a process for informing patients/families about the role of the medical home and gives patients/families materials that contain the following information:
The practice has a documented process for giving patients/families/caregivers information about the role and responsibilities of the medical home:
*Specific services patients can expect from the practice.
*Whom to contact for specific concerns, questions and information.
*The roles of the care team.
*The practice is encouraged to provide information in multiple formats to accommodate patient preference and language needs.
 
Required Documentation:
 
For all factors that require a documented process, the documented process includes a date of implementation or revision and has been in place for at least three months prior to submitting the PCMH 2014 Survey Tool.
 
For the factors below, NCQA reviews a '''documented process''' for giving patients information and materials about the role of a medical home, and '''patient materials''', such as:
*Patient brochure.
*Letter to the patient/family/caregiver.
*Web materials.
*A written agreement between the patient/family/caregiver and the practice, specifying the role of the medical home, the practice and the patient/family/caregiver (i.e., a patient compact).
*A sample record transfer request form.


=2.B.1 The practice is responsible for coordinating patient care across multiple settings. =
=2.B.1 The practice is responsible for coordinating patient care across multiple settings. =
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=2.B.2 Instructions for obtaining care and clinical advice during office hours and when the office is closed.  =
=2.B.2 Instructions for obtaining care and clinical advice during office hours and when the office is closed.  =

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The practice has a documented process for giving patients/families/caregivers information about the role and responsibilities of the medical home:

  • Specific services patients can expect from the practice.
  • Whom to contact for specific concerns, questions and information.
  • The roles of the care team.
  • The practice is encouraged to provide information in multiple formats to accommodate patient preference and language needs.

Required Documentation:

For all factors that require a documented process, the documented process includes a date of implementation or revision and has been in place for at least three months prior to submitting the PCMH 2014 Survey Tool.

For the factors below, NCQA reviews a documented process for giving patients information and materials about the role of a medical home, and patient materials, such as:

  • Patient brochure.
  • Letter to the patient/family/caregiver.
  • Web materials.
  • A written agreement between the patient/family/caregiver and the practice, specifying the role of the medical home, the practice and the patient/family/caregiver (i.e., a patient compact).
  • A sample record transfer request form.

2.B.1 The practice is responsible for coordinating patient care across multiple settings.

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2.B.2 Instructions for obtaining care and clinical advice during office hours and when the office is closed.

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2.B.3 The practice functions most effectively as a medical home if patients provide a complete medical history and information about care obtained outside the practice.

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2.B.4 The care team provides access to evidence-based care, patient/family education and self-management support.

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2.B.5 The scope of services available within the practice including how behavioral health needs are addressed.

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2.B.6 The practice provides equal access to all of their patients regardless of source of payment.

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2.B.7 The practice gives uninsured patients information about obtaining coverage.

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2.B.8 Instructions on transferring records to the practice, including a point of contact at the practice.

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