The percentage of individuals 65 years and older with dementia who are receiving an antipsychotic medication without evidence of a psychotic disorder or related condition.
A lower rate indicates better performance.
- Measure TypeElectronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)Level Of AnalysisCare SettingData dictionary not attachedNoNumerator
The number of individuals from the denominator who had one or more prescription claims and more than 30 days’ supply for any antipsychotic medication AND do not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Huntington’s disease or Tourette’s Syndrome during the measurement year.
DenominatorIndividuals 65 years and older as of the first day of the measurement year, meeting continuous enrollment criteria (the measurement year, with one allowable gap), and with at least one of the following during the measurement year:
• Dementia diagnosis
• Two or more prescription claims and more than 60 days’ supply for a cholinesterase inhibitor or NMDA receptor antagonist.ExclusionsN/A
All information required to stratify the measure resultsOffAll information required to stratify the measure resultsOffTesting Data Sources
- Measure StructureClinical Condition Topic AreaNon Condition SpecificTarget PopulationMeasure Selection AttributesNational Quality Strategy PrioritiesAffordable CareOveruse/WastePerson- and Family-Centered Care
- Risk AdjustmentRisk adjustment approachOffRisk adjustment approachOffConceptual model for risk adjustmentOffConceptual model for risk adjustmentOff
- Current or planned use(s)
- Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Neurology Fall Cycle 2019Initial EndorsementEndorsement StatusLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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- Detailed Measure SpecificationsNoLogic ModelOffImpact and GapNoFeasibility assessment methodology and resultsNoAddress health equityNoMeasure’s use or intended useNo508 ComplianceOff