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==A. Tracking lab tests until results are available, flagging and following up on overdue results== | ==A. Tracking lab tests until results are available, flagging and following up on overdue results== | ||
The practice tracks lab tests from the time they are ordered until results are available, and flags test results that have not been made available. The flag may be an icon that automatically appears in the electronic system or a manual tracking system with a timely surveillance process. The practice follows up with the lab (and the patient, if necessary) to determine why results are overdue, and documents follow-up efforts until reports are received. | |||
==B. Tracking imaging tests until results are available, flagging and following up on overdue results.== | |||
The practice tracks imaging tests from the time they are ordered until results are available, and flags test results that have not been made available. The flag may be an icon that automatically appears in the electronic system or a manual tracking system with a timely surveillance process. The practice follows up with the diagnostic center (and the patient, if necessary) to determine why results are overdue, and documents follow-up efforts until reports are received. | |||
==C. Flagging abnormal lab results, bringing them to the attention of the clinician.== | |||
Abnormal results of lab tests are flagged and brought to the attention of the clinician, to ensure timely follow-up with the patient/family/caregiver | |||
==D. Flagging abnormal imaging results, bringing them to the attention of the clinician.== | |||
Abnormal results of imaging tests are flagged and brought to the attention of the clinician, to ensure timely follow-up with the patient/family/caregiver | |||
==E. Notifying patients/families/caregivers of normal lab and imaging test results.== | |||
==F. Notifying patients/families/caregivers of abnormal lab and imaging test results.== | |||
The practice provides timely notification to patients about test results (normal and abnormal). Filing the report in the medical record for discussion during a scheduled office visit does not meet the requirement. | |||
Revision as of 21:27, 14 February 2018
Competency A: The practice effectively tracks and manages laboratory and imaging tests important for patient care and informs patients of the result
CC 01 (Core): The practice systematically manages lab and imaging tests by
A. Tracking lab tests until results are available, flagging and following up on overdue results
The practice tracks lab tests from the time they are ordered until results are available, and flags test results that have not been made available. The flag may be an icon that automatically appears in the electronic system or a manual tracking system with a timely surveillance process. The practice follows up with the lab (and the patient, if necessary) to determine why results are overdue, and documents follow-up efforts until reports are received.
B. Tracking imaging tests until results are available, flagging and following up on overdue results.
The practice tracks imaging tests from the time they are ordered until results are available, and flags test results that have not been made available. The flag may be an icon that automatically appears in the electronic system or a manual tracking system with a timely surveillance process. The practice follows up with the diagnostic center (and the patient, if necessary) to determine why results are overdue, and documents follow-up efforts until reports are received.
C. Flagging abnormal lab results, bringing them to the attention of the clinician.
Abnormal results of lab tests are flagged and brought to the attention of the clinician, to ensure timely follow-up with the patient/family/caregiver
D. Flagging abnormal imaging results, bringing them to the attention of the clinician.
Abnormal results of imaging tests are flagged and brought to the attention of the clinician, to ensure timely follow-up with the patient/family/caregiver
E. Notifying patients/families/caregivers of normal lab and imaging test results.
F. Notifying patients/families/caregivers of abnormal lab and imaging test results.
The practice provides timely notification to patients about test results (normal and abnormal). Filing the report in the medical record for discussion during a scheduled office visit does not meet the requirement.