Well-Child Exams
Why we track this indicator
Regular well-child exams are preventative care that provides information on family stability, challenges, and/or issues the family faces. Providing care early in the child's life can promote positive socio-emotional adaptations that strengthen their over-all well-being. Additionally, an increase in connections between healthcare services and parents allows for better monitoring of the child's development.
WELL-CHILD EXAMS DATA BREAKDOWN
Status: Green
Definition: Well-child exams are routine medical visits that chart development and growth of the child. The percentage difference between total of the current quarter is compared to the previous quarter's percentage. No seasonal adjustments were made. The resulting percent difference is used to show a trend. This information is obtained through a collaborating partner.
Source: Goshen Health and Beacon Health System
Last Updated: September 2024
Mitigating Factors: None Reported
Methodology
Methodology: Total number of well-child exams in current quarter is compared to previous quarter.
Goal: The goal is to observe more well-child visits.
Traffic Light:
Green: 1% more well-child exams compared to previous quarter
Gray: within +/- 1% of previous quarter
Red: 1% fewer well-child exams compared to previous quarter
Supporting Research
Well-Child Visits and Recommended Vaccinations Are Essential
Well-child visits and recommended vaccinations are essential and help make sure children stay healthy and are protected.
Missing Well Visits Results in Preventive Care Gaps for Preterm Infants
These checkups usually are scheduled within the first days or weeks after discharge from the hospital, followed by exams every few months during their first year of life.
COVID-19 and the Decline of Well-Child Care: Implications for Children, Families, and States
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) report shows worrisome downtrends in health care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic for the nearly 40 million children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
The Well-Child Visit
The benefits of well-child visits include tracking your child’s growth and development.
Why Well-Child Checkups Are so Important for Your Child
We can always catch a child up on immunizations, but much more goes into a well-child check than that.
Related Indicators
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Goshen Health
The mission of Goshen Health is to improve the health of our communities by providing innovative, outstanding care and services through exceptional people doing exceptional work.
Beacon Health
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Indicators in Action
The ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program will provide low barrier grants to collaborating partners which will help increase cross-system collaboration and facilitate the community response to needs and/or gaps identified through the Elkhart County Child Dashboard. Applicants may request up to $2,000. Two or more applicants can collaborate for collaborative action based upon one or more data indicators and increase the grant request. By leveraging the ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program partners can have a platform that helps to inform community goals and creates a stronger sustainability platform for their programs.
For a copy of the 1-page proposal template click here or email David Wiegner.