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Proportion of infants 22 to 29 weeks gestation screened for retinopathy of prematurity.

CBE ID
0483
1.4 Project
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Proportion of infants born from 22 weeks, 0 days to 29 weeks, 6 days gestational age who were in the reporting hospital at the postnatal age recommended for screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and who received a retinal examination for ROP prior to discharge.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Number of infants born from 22 weeks, 0 days to 29 weeks, 6 days gestational age who were in the reporting hospital at the postnatal age recommended for ROP screening by the AAP and who received a retinal exam for ROP prior to discharge

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All eligible infants born from 22 weeks, 0 days to 29 weeks, 6 days gestational age who were in the reporting hospital at the postnatal age recommended for ROP screening by the AAP

        • Exclusions

          1. Infants outside the gestational age range of 22 to 29 weeks
          2. Outborn infants admitted to the reporting hospital more than 28 days after birth
          3. Outborn infants who have been home prior to admission
          4. Infants who die in the delivery room or initial resuscitation area prior to admission to the neonatal intensive care unit
          5. Infants not in the reporting hospital at the postnatal age recommended for ROP screening by the AAP

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