Components of Guideline Adherence Scores
| Processes of Care Any 3 of 5 | Treatment All Required | Outcomes Evaluated Both as 2 of 3 and as All Required* |
|---|---|---|
| HgA1c = glycosylated hemoglobin, percentage of total hemoglobin; LDL = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. | ||
| * For outcome measures the most recent recorded value was used. | ||
| HgA1c assessed within last 6 months Urine microalbumin assessed within last 12 months Smoking status assessed within last 6 months | HgA1c ≤8% or >8% and on hypoglycemic agent | HgA1c <7% |
| LDL assessed within last 12 months | LDL ≤100 mg/dL or >100 mg/dL and on lipid-lowering agent | LDL ≤100 mg/dL |
| Blood pressure recorded at each of 3 previous visits | Blood pressure ≤130/85 mm Hg (systolic and diastolic) or >130/85 mm Hg (systolic or diastolic) and on antihypertensive medication | Blood pressure ≤130/85 mm Hg (systolic and diastolic) |