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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

CBE ID
3166
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of children ages 3 months to 5 years old with sickle cell anemia (SCA) who were dispensed appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis for at least 300 days within the measurement year.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          The numerator is the number of children ages 3 months to 5 years old with SCA who were dispensed appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis for at least 300 days within the measurement year.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          The denominator is the number of children ages 3 months to 5 years with sickle cell anemia (SCA) within the measurement year.

        • Exclusions

          There are no denominator exclusions.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall Cycle 2020
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated