• Describe the importance of staff involvement in measurement and quality improvement. 
• Take initial steps to establish a team-based quality improvement culture. 
• Identify performance measures that align with their practice goals and meet PCMH requirements. 
• Implement strategies to shift quality improvement efforts from a one-time initiative to a continuous cycle. 
• Tailor actions to improve priority measures. 

Health & Safety 

As we resume in-person events in furtherance of our mission, the health and safety of all persons at the events is a top priority. To that end, NCQA has instituted health and safety protocols around COVID-19. Although attendees should recognize and accept there is inherent risk involved in attending in-person events, NCQA has adopted risk-mitigation measures to reduce the potential exposure and transmission of COVID-19. Please review “NCQA’s COVID-19 Guidelines for In-Person Events” which provides detail on the requirement to be fully vaccinated as defined by NCQA policy to attend the event in person and describes relevant health protocols and attendee responsibilities.

Proof of full vaccination status against COVID-19 is required for in person attendees.  Details regarding masking and social distancing will be provided closer to the event based on CDC, state and local guidance and associated levels of transmission. If required, attendees should follow proper mask wearing (over nose and mouth) at an event when not actively eating or drinking.

NCQA staff will update registered event attendees of our guidance and full health and safety protocols related to proof of vaccination status, testing and masking prior to the event, including details for, and providing an NCQA Event Code to use Health Pass by CLEAR prior to the event to obtain proof of vaccination. We thank you for your cooperation and patience.