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Under 1500g infant Not Delivered at Appropriate Level of Care

CBE ID
0477
1.4 Project
Perinatal
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

The number per 1,000 livebirths of <1500g infants delivered at hospitals not appropriate for that size infant.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Liveborn infants (<1500gms but over 24 weeks gestation) born at the given birth hospital

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All live births over 24 weeks gestation at the given birth hospital. NICU Level III status is defined by the State Department of Health or similar body typically using American Academy of Pediatrics Criteria.

    • Exclusions

      Stillbirths and livebirths <24weeks gestation.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Perinatal Project 2015-2016
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date