The rate of hypoglycemic events following the administration of an anti-diabetic agent
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1.5 Measure Type1.7 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)1.8 Level Of Analysis1.9 Care Setting1.20 Testing Data Sources
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1.14 Numerator
Total number of hypoglycemic events (<40 mg/dL) that were preceded by administration of rapid/short-acting insulin within 12 hours or an anti-diabetic agent other than short-acting insulin within 24 hours, were not followed by another glucose value greater than 80 mg/dL within five minutes, and were at least 20 hours apart
Optional numerator: Total number of hypoglycemic events (<70 mg/dL) that were preceded by administration of rapid/short-acting insulin within 12 hours or an anti-diabetic agent other than short-acting insulin within 24 hours, were not followed by another glucose value greater than 80 mg/dL within five minutes, and were at least 20 hours apart
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1.15 Denominator
Total number of hospital days with at least one anti-diabetic agent administered
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Exclusions
Admissions with lengths of stay greater than 120 days are excluded.
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Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Safety Spring Cycle 2019Initial EndorsementLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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Risk Adjustment
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