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Depression Assessment Conducted

CBE ID
0518
Project
Behavioral Health
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Spring 2013
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

Percent of patients who were screened for depression (using a standardized depression screening tool) at start or resumption of home health care

  • Measure Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Facility
    Care Setting
    Home Care
    Numerator

    Number of home health episodes of care in which patients were screened for depression (using a standardized depression screening tool) at start/resumption of care.

    Denominator

    Number of home health episodes of care ending during the reporting period, other than those covered by generic or measure-specific exclusions.

    Exclusions

    Episodes in which the patient was nonresponsive at the time of assessment.

    Testing Data Sources
    Electronic Health Records: Electronic Health Records
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Behavioral Health Project
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsement Removed
    Last Updated
    Removal Date