Sample approach to defining quantitative data for OPPE use that could replace score-based random review data^a

Competency	Competency Definitions, Radiology Metrics, and Rationale
Patient care	Definition: Able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
	Metric: Report TAT
	Rationale: Report TAT is an important process metric in radiology; providing timely result reporting contributes to timely patient management, may avoid complications related to imaging findings, and supports the patient’s shared decision-making process
Medical knowledge	Definition: Must demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (eg, epidemiologic, social behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care
	Metric: Maintenance of state licensure and radiology board certification
	Rationale: Both licensure and maintenance of board certification require ongoing education and skills assessments (CME, MOC)
Practice-based learning and improvement	Definition: Able to investigate and evaluate patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve patient care practices
	Metric: PL conferences
	Rationale: It has been demonstrated that participation in a PL program has measurable educational value, which can conceivably result in improvement of a radiologist’s practice
Interpersonal and communication skills	Definition: Able to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, patients’ families, and professional associates
	Metric: PL: feedback
	Rationale: In providing feedback regarding discrepancies that require a follow-up action, ie, an addendum, radiologists can demonstrate their interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective patient care
Professionalism	Definition: Must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
	Metric: PL: meeting targets
	Rationale: Program participation and meeting targets demonstrate professional commitment by radiology practitioners

Note:—ACGME, indicates the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
↵a The first column lists the 6 ACGME core competencies for physicians; the second column provides first the ACGME definition for each competency, then suggests how either TAT or various peer learning metrics can meet this definition. This table could serve as a sample approach when entering discussions with local OPPE representatives and can be modified to reflect any metrics that the local radiology practice considers meaningful and feasible.