National Outcome Measures

National Outcome Measures (NOMs) cross all population domains and reflect maternal and child health (MCH) population health status.  The following criteria were used to determine the NOMs:

• Such data collection is mandated or considered to be a major focus of the Title V legislation;
• Measure is considered to be a sentinel health marker for MCH populations;
• Measure is considered to be an important health condition for monitoring because of its increasing prevalence; or
• There is a recognized need to move forward on the measure in the MCH field.