Bar charts are a valuable tool for comparing values for specific measures across various data sources such as providers, clinics, divisions, or geographic areas, all at a single point in time. They provide a clear and concise means of conveying complex data in a visually digestible format. Accessing Bar Charts: Navigate to the QI Panel: Access the QI Panel, where [...]
Line Charts, also known as Run Charts, are valuable tools for visualizing data over time, especially when engaging in improvement initiatives. This graph format provides a clear view of the data before implementing any changes, enabling you to observe progress as improvements are made. Additionally, like bar charts, hovering your mouse over the Line Chart will display the raw numbers [...]
The distribution chart format presents your organization's data in comparison to all other clinics within your HDC Discover application. If your organization has established sharing relationships, commonly known as 'shares,' with other clinics, you will be able to observe how your organization compares to those specific clinics. However, if you currently do not have any active sharing relationships in place, [...]
In any organization, an administrator plays a crucial role in managing user accounts. It is vital for administrators to maintain an up-to-date list of current users within the organization. This involves adding new user accounts as needed and promptly removing accounts when staff members leave the organization. To add or remove a user account to an existing organization, follow the [...]
Users can view the details of a measures to better understand the measure purpose, definition and codes used. To get started: Select the domain under QI Panel which contains the measure of your interest. Domain, which is the term used to describe a group of measures available in the HDC Discover application. The square buttons across the top of the [...]
Historical encounter data can inform and help providers plan for the future. One can reflect on the average encounters per patient over the past 3 years, by viewing their HDC Discover Population Pyramid. In this view, the Population Pyramid provides a summary of demographic profile data for your practice – age and sex groupings of your patient population, as well [...]
The ‘My Favourites’ feature in HDC Discover application allows you to select a few key measures of interest, so you can focus your attention on specific measures and access them quickly. When you log into the application, you are immediately presented with the QI Panel, ‘My Favourites’ domain. To see your measures of interest under ‘My Favorites’ domain, proceed [...]
Custom Groups HDC Discover users can create a new data source based on a group of individual physicians or nurse practitioners or a group of clinics. This could be a group of physicians offering palliative care or maternity care or a group of clinics co-located in the same community or simply a group of colleagues who want to reflect on [...]
Sending Sharing Requests Sharing Requests have been developed so physicians can meet in small groups and work collaboratively on quality improvement projects. Each accepted Share Request allows you to view your colleagues aggregate data in line with yours. This adds value to small group learning sessions by enabling a group of physicians or other providers to discuss patterns of practice, [...]
Introduction to Data source preferences in HDC Discover In your HDC Discover account you can review different data levels. You can see your individual panel, clinic panel, your Division of Family practice aggregate, your Health Authority aggregate and many other options. To select your preferred data sources please log in to your HDC Discover account. Click the Set Data Source [...]