No risk adjustment or risk stratification

Percent of patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated CABG who were discharged on a lipid lowering statin

Percent of patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated CABG who were discharged on anti-platelet medication

Number of procedures for which the patient was discharged from the facility on Aspirin, enteric coated aspirin, or ADP Inhibitors/ Number of Isolated CABG procedures excluding those that resulted in in-hospital mortalities based on the variables Mortality Discharge Status, Mortality Date, and Discharge Date

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 members 18 years of age and older who were treated antidepressant medication, had a diagnosis of major depression, and who remained on an antidepressant medication treatment. Two rates are reported.

a) Effective Acute Phase Treatment. The percentage of patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 84 days (12 weeks). 
b) Effective Continuation Phase Treatment. The percentage of patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 180 days (6 months).

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).