Procedural and Non-Procedural Departments

When establishing new departments within ControlCheck, you will be prompted to designate each department as either Procedural or Non-Procedural. 

This categorization aims to improve the review process for IRIS users by introducing a new parameter that allows ControlCheck to perform more targeted peer comparisons within both procedural and non-procedural departments.

Procedural Departments

Procedural Departments are primarily involved in performing medical procedures or interventions. These activities typically require specialized skills and equipment, and they often involve direct patient care during surgical or diagnostic procedures. Here are some example departments: Surgery, Radiology, and Interventional Cardiology.

Note: The Surgery department be considered Procedural as this department deals with the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions, primarily through outpatient consultations and non-invasive treatments.

Non-Procedural Departments

Non-Procedural Departments are those that provide care or services that do not involve invasive procedures or surgical interventions. These departments may focus on diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, or support services. Here are some example departments: Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy.

Note: The Pharmacy department is considered Non-Procedural as this department manages medication dispensing and counseling, ensuring safe and effective medication use without conducting procedures. In essence, the distinction between procedural and non-procedural departments lies in the type of activities performed. Procedural departments engage in hands-on medical interventions, while non-procedural departments provide supportive care, diagnosis, and management without invasive procedures. Understanding this classification helps in organizing hospital services and facilitating more accurate assessments and peer comparisons within each category.

Frequently Asked Questions about Procedural and Non-Procedural Departments

What if my facility has a department that encompasses both Procedural and Non-Procedural practices?

If you are having difficulty selecting the appropriate label for your department, please contact your designated Implementation Specialist or Account Manager for support. To assist you in making this decision, we will first need to review the relevant data pertaining to the department. By examining the data related to specific dispenses linked to particular procedures, we can assist you in identifying the appropriate label.

What implications will these labels have for IRIS scoring?

Currently, the IRIS score is calculated by aggregating the activities of IRIS users across all departments. The introduction of department labels will enable more precise peer comparisons within non-procedural and procedural departments. Specifically, ControlCheck will update the IRIS calculation for non-procedural users by aggregating data from all non-procedural departments. Similarly, the IRIS calculation for procedural users will be refined by aggregating data from all procedural departments. Hospital sites will continue to display IRIS users ranked from highest to lowest based on their IRIS scores, along with their corresponding IRIS metrics.

How can I utilize these new departmental labels?

To enhance IRIS scoring and update your facility’s departments with the appropriate labels, you must have access to the Manage tab in ControlCheck. Within the Mappings section, the Departments tab enables you to edit existing departments by using the search bar or selecting the name of the active department. To modify a specific department, click its name, and then you will be able to select the relevant label.

Is it possible to retain the current IRIS scoring logic?

If your facility decides not to assign departmental labels then no action is needed. If the pre-existing departments are not updated the current IRIS calculation will continue to compare IRIS users across all departments.