This measure assesses the percentage of COPD exacerbations for patients 40 years of age and older who had an acute inpatient discharge or ED visit on or between January 1-November 30 of the measurement year and who were dispensed appropriate medications. Two rates are reported: 1. Dispensed a systemic corticosteroid (or there was evidence of an active prescription) within 14 days of the event. 2. Dispensed a bronchodilator (or there was evidence of an active prescription) within 30 days of the event.
Numerator #1 (Systemic corticosteroids): The number of patients dispensed a prescription for a systemic corticosteroid on or 14 days after the Episode Date. Count systemic corticosteroids that are active on the relevant date. Numerator #2 (Bronchodilators): The number of patients dispensed a prescription for a bronchodilator on or 30 days after the Episode Date. Count bronchodilators that are active on the relevant date.
*The Episode Date is the date of service for any acute inpatient discharge or ED claim/encounter during the 11-month intake period with a principal diagnosis of COPD.
Denominator
1.15 Denominator
All patients age 40 years or older as of January 1 of the measurement year with a COPD exacerbation as indicated by an acute inpatient discharge or ED encounter with a principal diagnosis of COPD.
Exclusions
Exclusions
This measure excludes patients who use hospice services, and patients with nonacute inpatient stays.
Measure Record
Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall Cycle 2019
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Point of Contact
Steward Organization
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Steward POC email
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