Please see the slides from this month's PMG meeting
We covered the following topics (among others) during the meeting:
Natera ordering - when ordering a Natera panel (Panorama/Horizon), an order for Fetal Focus should also be placed. This is a reflex test and will not be run unless there are specific positive test results on the maternal Horizon panel. This can be ordered by following my preference list and selecting the "Natera Order Panel" under OB Labs. The resulting agency for both Horizon and Panorama should be Natera.
CPAP/BiPAP ordering - Providers ordering CPAP or BiPAP (machines, supplies, etc.) will place an order to: Ambulatory Referral – Respiratory Therapy. Providers will use the dot-phrase .UCHCRESPIRATORYTHERAPY in the comment section, and refer to the sleep study report to complete all necessary information. The Referral Team will manage the referral and downstream ordering process. Clinic Care Managers will no longer be responsible for CPAP/BiPAP ordering as part of routine work.
Resident panels- PGY3s are going through the process of assigning specific patients to new PCPs, sometimes with warm hand offs or other transition communication. Patient panels will be transitioning to new PCPs in early July.
Resident in baskets - The PGY3 residents will be finishing on June 30th. They have a process to complete to demonstrate that their in baskets are clear and delegated to a current PGY2 resident. More details on the coverage plan will be forthcoming.
Diabetes QI project - Each morning at huddle we review the number of patients coming in each day who are due for their A1c's along with follow up on how we did as a clinic the previous day with ensuring that each patient had their A1c checked. Overall, we are doing a good job with over 90% of patients getting their A1c checked.
Hypertension QI project - we are working on improving our rates of follow up for patients with a SBP over 150. Currently, only 52% of these patients have a documented follow up visit on the schedule. Our ask is that you please schedule these patients for a follow up visit within 2 months for a BP recheck. We will track this by looking for documentation of the follow up plan in the A/P section of the note.
Behavioral Health - attached are two documents from the BH team. One is related to introducing BH to patients and the other introduces the GATHER acronym which describes the BH team member's role. Messages and requests related to patients can be sent to the BH team at the following pool: P UCHC FAMILY MED BH
updated July 2026