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Acute Otitis Externa: Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy – Avoidance of Inappropriate Use

CBE ID
0654
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobials.

  • Measure Type
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    MAT output not attached
    Attached
    Numerator

    Patients who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobial therapy.

    Denominator

    All patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE.

    Exclusions

    Measure Exceptions: Documentation of medical reason(s) for prescribing systemic antimicrobial therapy (e.g., coexisting diabetes, immune deficiency)

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  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Endorsed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
    Initial Endorsement
    Next Planned Maintenance Review
    Spring 2024
    Endorsement Status
    Last Updated
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    The Measures are not clinical guidelines, do not establish a standard of medical care, and have not been tested for all potential applications. 

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    Impact and Gap
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    Address health equity
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