Goal: To provide high-quality, integrated, person-centered care driven by leading-edge data science, clinical innovation and compassion. We aim to continuously enhance the well-being of our patients and ensure that our care is both effective and empathetic.
Objective 1
Continuously refine operations to incorporate evidence-based knowledge and approaches into clinical practice and expand access to person-centered care.
Rationale: UFCD is committed to providing the highest levels of holistic patient care grounded in the best available scientific evidence. Our commitment to excellence in care is reflected in our mission, fostering a lifelong, evidence-based approach for dental professionals.
Implementation Strategies
a. Develop and update clinical protocols based on the most rigorous current peer-reviewed, scientific literature.
b. Use contemporary resources to enhance compassionate, comprehensive, person-centered care.
c. Provide support and infrastructure that enables research driven faculty to pioneer the development and implementation of evidence-based techniques in clinical care.
d. Assess community needs to tailor clinical operations and expand access to care in each UFCD dental care center.
Objective 2
Integrate innovative technology to optimize care delivery and outcomes.
Rationale: UFCD is a recognized leader in personcentered, technologically advanced clinical care, outcomes and education. As advancements in oral health care technology occur, we remain committed to integrating innovative solutions to enhance patient care and results.
Implementation Strategies
a. Identify and select appropriate technologies and materials based on scientific evidence, compatibility, functionality and cost.
b. Increase patient engagement through innovative technologies, such as patient portals, mobile dental apps and wearable devices.
c. Upgrade IT infrastructure to support new technologies, including network capacity, data storage and security systems.
d. Provide comprehensive training for all stakeholders on new software and data management practices.
Objective 3
Foster a clinical culture of data-driven improvement that promotes the highest level of safety, quality and compliance outcomes.
Rationale: UFCD is committed to leveraging data and informatics to provide the highest standards of care and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. This will enhance our quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
Implementation Strategies
a. Assess progress toward measurable goals through patient satisfaction surveys, safety incident reports, performance feedback, standards of care and clinical outcomes.
b. Maintain ongoing training for clinical personnel to prevent medical errors and promote a safe practice environment.
c. Strengthen our quality improvement framework and automate timely reporting of metrics to ensure effective evaluation and continuous improvement.
Objective 4
Expand interprofessional collaborations to become a leading oral healthcare network, improving
outcomes and well-being.
Rationale: Collaboration among multidisciplinary healthcare professionals enables the comprehensive management of patients’ complex needs, improving health outcomes and well-being in communities. The approach will improve the oral health of our communities by advancing integrative approaches to care and enhancing access to care.
Implementation Strategies
a. Support integrative care by building a collaborative framework for interprofessional healthcare teams.
b. Provide training programs for improving collaborations among healthcare providers, operationalize best practices.
c. Expand the integration of medical and dental health records, including radiographic imaging software systems to facilitate person-centered care.
d. Explore mechanisms to expand access to care such as telehealth.
e. Expand community-based services to promote prevention and early management of oral diseases and conditions.