Indicators

In order to facilitate quality improvement, HIVQUAL helps participants measure key indicators and use these measurements to achieve desired healthcare outcomes.

How Are Indicators Selected?

Indicators are developed and refined by the HIVQUAL-US Clinical Advisory Committee, which consists of HIV providers from clinics across the United States.  Members are recruited among HIVQUAL-US participants to reflect the geographic distribution of clinical providers. The Advisory Committee is routinely convened to review and revise selected indicators based on changes in clinical guidelines and experience in the field concerning the validity of the measures and their relevance to care.  Selection criteria for indicators include relevance, measurability, accuracy and improvability.   For each indicator, clear and specific definitions are developed.

For more information on HIVQUAL indicators, please visit eHIVQUAL.

Grantees may also find the HIV/AIDS Bureau Core Clinical Performance Measures Here, and the Guideline-Based Quality Indicators for HIV Care Here.