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.
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.
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).
Percentage of patients aged 50 years to 75 years receiving a screening colonoscopy without biopsy or polypectomy who had a recommended follow-up interval of at least 10 years for repeat colonoscopy documented in their colonoscopy report.
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.
The Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) measure assesses whether members 3 months of age and older with a diagnosis of upper respiratory infection were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription. The measure includes patients enrolled in commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare health plans.
Percentage of female patients 50 to 64 years of age without select risk factors for osteoporotic fracture who received an order for a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan during the measurement period.
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with the diagnosis of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia with mental status assessed