Fall 2022
Hospital 30-day, all-cause, risk-standardized mortality rate (RSMR) following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Description
The measure estimates a hospital-level RSMR for patients 18 years and older discharged from the hospital following a qualifying isolated CABG procedure. Mortality is defined as death from any cause within 30 days of the procedure date of an index CABG admission. An index CABG admission is the hospitalization for a qualifying isolated CABG procedure considered for the mortality outcome. The measure was developed using Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) patients 65 years and older and was tested in all-payer patients 18 years and older.
Hospital Harm Pressure Injury
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Hospital Harm-Acute Kidney Injury
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Immunizations for Adolescents
Description
Percentage of adolescents 13 years of age who had one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine, one tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, and have completed the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series by their 13th birthday.
Informed, Patient Centered (IPC) Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
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The measure is derived from patient responses to the Hip or Knee Decision Quality Instruments. Participants who have a passing knowledge score (60% or higher) and a clear preference for surgery are considered to have met the criteria for an informed, patient-centered decision.
The target population is adult patients who had a primary hip or knee replacement surgery for treatment of hip or knee osteoarthritis.
Overall Defect Free Care for AMI
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The proportion of acute MI patients >= 18 years of age that receive "perfect care" based upon their eligibility for each performance measures