Endorsement Removed

Number of acute embolus patients who have orders for anticoagulation (heparin or low-molecular weight heparin) for pulmonary embolus while in the ED.

The percentage of children under age 5 who were dispensed antipsychotic medications during the measurement period.

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 adherance to current ACOG, SMFM recommendations for use of DVT prophylaxis in women undergoing cesarean delivery. Current ACOG and SMFM recommendations call for the use of pneumatic compression devices in all women undergoing cesarean delivery who are not already receiving medical VTE prophylaxis. Numerator: Number of women undergoing cesarean delivery receiving either pneumatic compression device or medical prophylaxis prior to cesarean delivery. Denominator: All women undergoing cesarean delivery.

Percent of adult patients undergoing cervical spine radiography or CT imaging for trauma who have a documented evidence-based indication prior to imaging (Canadian C-Spine Rule or the NEXUS Low-Risk Criteria).

To ensure that all members diagnosed with HIV receive at least annual testing for CD4 and at least biannual HIV RNA levels to monitor for disease activity.

Percent of adult patients who presented within 24 hours of a non-penetrating head injury with a Glasgow coma score (GCS) >13 and underwent head CT for trauma in the ED who have a documented indication consistent with guidelines(1) prior to imaging.

Percentage of patients undergoing cesarean section who receive appropriate prophylactic antibiotics within 60 minutes of the start of the cesarean delivery, unless the patient is already receiving appropriate antibiotics

The percentage of children 2–18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode. A higher rate represents better performance (i.e., appropriate testing).

To ensure that all women have endometrial sampling performed before undergoing an endometrial ablation.