Full Year 2015

Percent of patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated CABG who were discharged on beta blockers

Proportion of ICD implant patients with a diagnosis of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction who are prescribed beta-blocker therapy on discharge.

Proportion of ICD implant patients with a diagnosis of previous MI who are prescribed a Beta Blocker at discharge.

Percentage of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients who are prescribed a beta-blocker at hospital discharge

Cardiac surgery patients with controlled postoperative blood glucose (less than or equal to 180 mg/dL) in the timeframe of 18 to 24 hours after Anesthesia End Time.

The CARE survey is mortality follow back survey that is administered to the bereaved family members of adult persons (age 18 and older) who died of a chronic progressive illness receiving services for at least 48 hours from a home health agency, nursing homes, hospice, or acute care hospital. The survey measures perceptions of the quality of care either in terms of unmet needs, family reports of concerns with the quality of care, and overall rating of the quality of care.

Age and gender specific calculation of BMI based on parent reported height and weight of child. The measure uses CDC BMI-for-age guidelines in attributing overweight status (85th percentile up to 94th percentile) and obesity status (95th percentile and above).

Measures how many times per week child 6-17 years exercises vigorously (based on AAP and CDC recommendations)

Determines the perentage of children who live with a smoker and if that smoker smokes inside the child´s house

This measure ascertains the perceived safety of child´s school.