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Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly (DAE)

CBE ID
0022
1.4 Project
Patient Safety
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Fall 2020
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Patient Safety Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who received at least two dispensing events for the same high-risk medication. A lower rate represents better performance.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who received at least two dispensing events for the same high-risk medication during the measurement year.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients 65 years of age and older.

    • Exclusions

      Patients who were enrolled in hospice care at any time during the measurement year.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Patient Safety Fall Cycle 2020
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated