Patients who receive a re-evaluation for symptoms worsening and treatment compliance by a program team member within 72 hours after inpatient discharge.
Patients who have a documented re-evaluation conducted via phone call or home visit within 72 hours after discharge.
Denominator
1.15 Denominator
All heart failure patients discharged from a hospital inpatient setting to home or home care AND patients leaving against medical advice (AMA).
Exclusions
Exclusions
Excluded Populations: • Patients who had a left ventricular assistive device (LVAD) or heart transplant procedure during hospital stay (ICD-10-PCS procedure code for LVAD and heart transplant as defined in Appendix A, Table 2.2) • Patients less than 18 years of age • Patient who have a Length of Stay greater than 120 days • Patients with Comfort Measures Only documented • Patients enrolled in a Clinical Trial • Patients discharged to locations other than home, home care or law enforcement.
Measure Record
Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Fall Cycle 2018
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Removal Date
Point of Contact
Steward Organization
The Joint Commission
Steward POC email
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