EENT Endorsement Maintenance

Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were prescribed topical preparations.

The percentage of children 2–18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode. A higher rate represents better performance (i.e., appropriate testing).

This measure assesses the percentage of newborns who did not pass hearing screening and have an audiological evaluation no later than 3 months of age.

This measure assesses the proportion of births that have been screened for hearing loss before hospital discharge.

This measure identifies the percentage of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who received hydroxychloroquine during the measurement year and had a fundoscopic examination during the measurement year or in the year prior to the measurement year

The percentage of children 6 months of age who had documentation of a review of their newborn hearing screening results by their 3-month birthday.

Percentage of patients aged 2 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of OME who were not prescribed systemic corticosteroids

The percentage of children who received visual acuity screening at least once by their 6th birthday; and if necessary, were referred appropriately.

This measure assesses the proportion of infants with permanent hearing loss with an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) to receive intervention services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that is signed by the time the infant is 6 months of age.

This measure identifies the percentage of patients age 2 through 12 years with OME who received tympanostomy tube(s) insertion during the measurement year and had a hearing test performed within 6 months prior to the initial tube placement.