What criteria do you use to select tools for the QualityTools database?
QualityTools includes a variety of materials. Examples of tools include worksheets, questionnaires, fact sheets, databases, benchmarks, software, planning resources, calculators, algorithms, checklists, and brochures. To be considered for inclusion as a QualityTool, a tool must be: • An information resource designed for health care professionals (providers, purchasers, payers, and policy makers) or patients to use to improve decision making and/or health care quality. • Freely available (i.e., without a fee or charge) in an electronic format via the Internet. This format includes electronic abstracts and/or summaries of free tools that can be ordered or require free registration to get the actual tool. • Developed and/or sponsored by an identifiable agency, organization, or committee. • Associated with the most current version of the guideline, if the tool is derived from an evidence-based practice guideline.
