Quality Dimensions & Core Competencies
Maintenance of Certification at BCM
For questions, please contact: BCM MOC Program
The BCM MOC Program focuses on helping physicians and physician assistants earn MOC Part 4 (Improvement in Medical Practice) credit/points or NCCPA PI-CME credit, respectively, for leading or participating in qualified BCM or affiliated QI activities/projects.
For ongoing measurement across MOC efforts, the quality dimensions and core competencies described below must be assessed by the QI activities/projects, as per stated QI Activity requirements.
QUALITY DIMENSIONS (IOM)
The QI activity's aim statement/SMART goal must address at least one (1) IOM Quality Dimension:- Safety
- Timeliness
- Effectiveness
- Efficiency
- Patient-Centeredness
- Equity/Equitable Care
CORE COMPETENCIES (ABMS/ACGME)
The QI activity must include process and/or outcome measures that focus on one (1) or more IOM Quality Dimensions (above) AND one (1) or more ABMS/ACGME Core Competencies:- PATIENT CARE & PROCEDURAL SKILLS
Demonstrates the ability to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.
- MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates medical knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care.
- PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING & IMPROVEMENT
Demonstrates practice-based learning & improvement that involves investigation and self-evaluation, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence and improvements in patient care.
- INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals.
- PROFESSIONALISM
Demonstrates professionalism as manifested by actions that reflect a commitment to professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
- SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE
Demonstrates systems-based practice as manifested by actions that reflect an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, as well as by the ability to use system resources to provide optimal care.