Academy Releases Updated Clinical Indicators
As part of a project designed to deliver the most up-to-date clinical information to our members, the Academy undertook a review of the Clinical Indicator Compendium (CI) listed online. We are proud to announce that the first round of Clinical Indicators is now available to members at http://www.entnet.org/Practice/clinicalIndicators.cfm. Newly updated indicators include: Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Endoscopy, and Canalith Repositioning, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, and Adentonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Adenoidectomy, Laryngoscope/ Nasopharyngoscopy, and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Pediatric. The Academy’s Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (PSQI) Committee oversaw the development of the Clinical Indicators for Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in 1988. These indicators were sent to AAO-HNS/F committees to ensure they had the most up-to-date clinical information. The Physician Payment Policy Workgroup (3P) had final approval of all clinical indicators. The primary target audiences for the Academy’s Clinical Indicators include otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons, practice managers, practicing non-physician providers who work with otolaryngologists, and other providers. Payers, attorneys, and quality assurance staff also utilize the Academy’s Clinical Indicators. In 2000, during the first revision of the CI, the PSQI included a logical argument in each CI to justify the diagnosis. By doing so, there was greater importance associated with the quality of the history, physical examination and diagnostic tests. The PSQI also expanded each CI to include procedure-specific post-operative observations, outcome issues suggested for use by institutions and surgeons and a patient information section that physicians could use during surgical counseling. In 2006, the Academy established the Guideline Development Task Force and a process to develop clinical practice guidelines that would be more comprehensive and include documentation of opinions from scientific literature. In 2010, 3P and the Academy undertook a second review of the CI to examine which indicators needed to be updated. These indicators were sent to AAO-HNS/F committees to ensure they had the most up-to-date clinical information. The Academy would like to thank the following chairs and committees that participated in the review of these indicators: David E. Tunkel, MD, and the Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee; Pell Ann Wardrop, MD, and the Sleep Committee; Scott P. Stringer, MD, and the Rhinology and Paranasal Committee; Daniel G. Deschler, MD, and the Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology Committee; Robert K. Jackler, MD, and the Hearing Committee; Donna J. Millay, MD, and the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee; and Milan R. Amin, MD, and the Airway and Swallowing Committee. Without their hard work, dedication, and expertise, the Academy would not be able to provide these resources to its members and others who utilize the CI. If you have any questions about the Clinical Indicator Compendium or the revision process, email the Health Policy team at healthpolicy@entnet.org.
As part of a project designed to deliver the most up-to-date clinical information to our members, the Academy undertook a review of the Clinical Indicator Compendium (CI) listed online. We are proud to announce that the first round of Clinical Indicators is now available to members at http://www.entnet.org/Practice/clinicalIndicators.cfm. Newly updated indicators include: Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Endoscopy, and Canalith Repositioning, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, and Adentonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Adenoidectomy, Laryngoscope/ Nasopharyngoscopy, and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Pediatric.
The Academy’s Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (PSQI) Committee oversaw the development of the Clinical Indicators for Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in 1988. These indicators were sent to AAO-HNS/F committees to ensure they had the most up-to-date clinical information. The Physician Payment Policy Workgroup (3P) had final approval of all clinical indicators. The primary target audiences for the Academy’s Clinical Indicators include otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons, practice managers, practicing non-physician providers who work with otolaryngologists, and other providers. Payers, attorneys, and quality assurance staff also utilize the Academy’s Clinical Indicators.
In 2000, during the first revision of the CI, the PSQI included a logical argument in each CI to justify the diagnosis. By doing so, there was greater importance associated with the quality of the history, physical examination and diagnostic tests. The PSQI also expanded each CI to include procedure-specific post-operative observations, outcome issues suggested for use by institutions and surgeons and a patient information section that physicians could use during surgical counseling. In 2006, the Academy established the Guideline Development Task Force and a process to develop clinical practice guidelines that would be more comprehensive and include documentation of opinions from scientific literature.
In 2010, 3P and the Academy undertook a second review of the CI to examine which indicators needed to be updated. These indicators were sent to AAO-HNS/F committees to ensure they had the most up-to-date clinical information. The Academy would like to thank the following chairs and committees that participated in the review of these indicators: David E. Tunkel, MD, and the Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee; Pell Ann Wardrop, MD, and the Sleep Committee; Scott P. Stringer, MD, and the Rhinology and Paranasal Committee; Daniel G. Deschler, MD, and the Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology Committee; Robert K. Jackler, MD, and the Hearing Committee; Donna J. Millay, MD, and the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee; and Milan R. Amin, MD, and the Airway and Swallowing Committee. Without their hard work, dedication, and expertise, the Academy would not be able to provide these resources to its members and others who utilize the CI.
If you have any questions about the Clinical Indicator Compendium or the revision process, email the Health Policy team at healthpolicy@entnet.org.