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STK-10: Assessed for Rehabilitation

CBE ID
0441
1.4 Project
Neurology
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsed with Reserve Status
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

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.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients assessed for or who received rehabilitation services.

    • 1.15 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

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed with Reserve Status Neurology Project 2015-2016
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      The Joint Commission
      Steward Organization Email
      [email protected]
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