Learn About Colonoscopy QualityDoctors in the area have collaborated to determine what is the Highest Standard of Care for Colonoscopy.
This report compares doctors in Peoria County, Illinois who perform colonoscopies. The Best Care Index is based on meeting eight individual quality measures. Note: Future reports will encompass additional counties.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This report is the first release of the Colonoscopy Best Care Index. The index is a ‘high bar’ standard. A colonoscopy procedure must meet every quality standard to be scored positively in the index.
Particular caution is urged in interpreting these baseline results. Not all gaps in performance reflect variance from established standards. Various factors are responsible for gaps in performance. The expected rate for examining the entire colon is not 100 percent. Studies find that in one of 20 men and one of 10 women a complete exam is not possible. Gaps in care may come from the processes in one center being different than another. Physician practices may also vary.
In some instances, physician review and data entered by trained staff do not agree. In that situation, endoscopy centers are encouraged to correct differences and resubmit data to update reports. Physicians can review their results before they are reported. It is anticipated that data collection and clinical care will improve over time.
The Best Care Index was developed by Quality Quest and a team of clinicians in the area. It measures when a patient receives ALL of the following.
