This measure captures the proportion of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients assessed for or who received rehabilitation services during the hospital stay.
This measure is a part of a set of eight nationally implemented measures that address stroke care (STK-1: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis, STK-2: Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy, STK-3: Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter, STK-4: Thrombolytic Therapy, STK-5: Antithrombotic Therapy By End of Hospital Day 2, STK-6 Discharged on Statin Medication, and STK-8: Stroke Education) that are used in The Joint Commission’s hospital accreditation and Disease-Specific Care certification programs.
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients assessed for or who received rehabilitation services.
Denominator
Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients.
Exclusions
• Less than 18 years of age
• Length of Stay > 120 days
• Comfort measures only documented
• Enrolled in clinical trials related to stroke
• Admitted for elective carotid intervention
• Discharged to another hospital
• Left against medical advice
• Expired
• Discharged to home for hospice care
• Discharged to a health care facility for hospice care
Measure Record
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