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Intrapartum Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

CBE ID
1746
1.4 Project
Perinatal
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of pregnant women who are eligible for and receive appropriate intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) for Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

    • 1.14 Numerator

      All eligible patients who receive intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for
      GBS.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All women delivering live infants, except certain classes (described in response to 2a1.9 below) who are specifically deemed not to be at risk of vertical transmission of GBS.

    • Exclusions

      Women not included in the denominator defined above, with specific exclusions as described below.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Perinatal Project 2015-2016
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Massachusetts General Hospital
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]