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Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Conducted

CBE ID
0540
1.4 Project
Patient Safety Measures: Complications Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2012
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of home health episodes of care in which the patient was assessed for risk of developing pressure ulcers at start/resumption of care.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Number of home health episodes of care in which the patient was assessed for risk of developing pressure ulcers either via an evaluation of clinical factors or using a standardized tool, at start/resumption of care.

    • 1.15 Denominator

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

    • Exclusions

      Measure Specific Exclusions: None

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Safety Measures: Complications Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]