National Quality Measures Clearinghouse (NQMC)

Physical functional health status: mean change score in physical functional health status of patients receiving physical rehabilitation.

Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses physical functional health status of patients who received outpatient rehabilitation through the use of self-report health status questionnaires. Because the measures are taken at intake, during, and at discharge from rehabilitation, change in physical functional health status can be assessed. Measure results are available in Outcomes Profile Reports, which provide 1) information for clinicians to help direct and improve the care of their patients in real time during treatment, and 2) once treatments are complete a comparison of the clinician's or facility's outcomes and the National Aggregate in the FOTO® Database.

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Pragmatics Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Pragmatics Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Pragmatics FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

The Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement® Measurement Sets

Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement® — Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

Prenatal Care Physician Performance Measurement Set

Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement® — Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

The measure set is composed of clinical performance measures that indicate "whether or how often a process of care or outcome of care occurs."

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Attention Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

This measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, who make at least one level of progress on the Attention Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Attention FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Augmentative-Alternative Communication Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Augmentative-Alternative Communication Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Augmentative-Alternative Communication FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Fluency Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Fluency Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Fluency FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Memory Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Memory Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Memory FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Diabetes Mellitus

Veterans Health Administration — Thu, 08 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Problem Solving Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Problem Solving Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Problem Solving FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Ischemic Heart Disease: Primary Care Follow-up Post Acute Myocardial Infarction

Veterans Health Administration — Thu, 08 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Major Depressive Disorder

Veterans Health Administration — Thu, 08 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Tobacco Use Cessation

Veterans Health Administration — Thu, 08 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Motor Speech Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Motor Speech Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Motor Speech FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Reading Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

The measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Reading Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Reading FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Quality Indicators

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality — Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Inpatient Quality Indicators

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Prevention Quality Indicators

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality — Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Alaryngeal Communication Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

This measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, who have had a total or near-total laryngectomy and make at least one level of progress on the Alaryngeal Communication Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Alaryngeal Communication FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Young Adult Health Care Survey (YAHCS)

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

Preventive screening and counseling on risky behaviors: average proportion saying "yes" to ten items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened on smoking, alcohol use, helmet use, drunk driving, chewing tobacco, street drugs, steroid pills, sexual/physical abuse, violence, guns.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the average proportion of "yes" responses to ten items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened on smoking, alcohol use, helmet use, drunk driving, chewing tobacco, street drugs, steroid pills, sexual/physical abuse, violence, and guns among young adults.

Preventive screening and counseling on sexual activity and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): average proportion saying "yes" to four items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened on birth control, condoms and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and STDs.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the average proportion of "yes" responses to four items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened on birth control, condoms and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among young adults.

Preventive screening and counseling on weight, healthy diet and exercise: average proportion saying "yes" to three items.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the average proportion of "yes" responses to three items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened on weight, healthy diet and exercise among young adults.

Preventive screening and counseling on emotional health and relationship issues: average proportion saying "yes" to six items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened for feeling sad or depressed, school performance, friends, suicide and sexual orientation.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the average proportion of "yes" responses to six items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened for feeling sad or depressed, school performance, friends, suicide and sexual orientation among young adults.

Private and confidential care: average proportion reporting that they had a private and/or confidential visit.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the average proportion of young adults reporting that they had a private and/or confidential visit.

Helpfulness of counseling: mean score on six items asking about the helpfulness of counseling among young adults who received counseling on selected topics.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score on six items asking about the helpfulness of counseling among young adults who received counseling on cigarettes, alcohol, condoms/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and birth control.

Communication and experience of care: mean score on seven items asking about helpfulness of office staff, overall rating of care and whether doctor/other providers listen carefully, explain things clearly, respect you, spend enough time.

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score on seven items asking about the helpfulness of office staff, overall rating of care and whether doctor/other providers listen carefully, explain things clearly, respect you, and spend enough time.

Delirium: proportion of patients meeting diagnostic criteria on the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM).

Inouye, Sharon K. M.D., M.P.H. — Sat, 15 Dec 1990 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the proportion of patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for delirium as measured by the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) instrument.

Comfort: score on General Comfort Questionnaire.

Kolcaba, Katharine Ph.D. — Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses quality in terms of comfort using the General Comfort Questionnaire. The questionnaire, given to either patients or family members, measures the extent to which the responder is experiencing comfort at that point in time.

Inpatient satisfaction: overall facility rating score on the Inpatient Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 EST

Medical practice satisfaction: overall facility rating score on Medical Practice Survey

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 EST

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Access to Care" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Access to Care" section of the Medical Practice Survey.

The "Access to Care" section is one of five sections that comprise the Medical Practice Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "During Your Visit" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "During Your Visit" section of the Medical Practice Survey.

The "During Your Visit" section is one of five sections that comprise the Medical Practice Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Your Care Provider" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Your Care Provider" section of the Medical Practice Survey.

The "Your Care Provider" section is one of five sections that comprise the Medical Practice Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Personal Issues" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Personal Issues" section of the Medical Practice Survey.

The "Personal Issues" section is one of five sections that comprise the Medical Practice Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Overall Assessment" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Overall Assessment" section of the Medical Practice Survey.

The "Overall Assessment" section is one of five sections that comprise the Medical Practice Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Home health care satisfaction: overall facility rating score on Home Health Care Survey

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Sat, 01 Jan 1994 00:00:00 EST

Emergency Department satisfaction: overall facility rating score on Emergency Department Survey

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Arrival" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Arrival" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Arrival" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Nurses" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Nurses" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Nurses" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Doctors" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Doctors" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Doctors" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Tests" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Tests" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Tests" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Family or Friends" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Family or Friends" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Family or Friends" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Personal/Insurance Information" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Personal/Insurance Information" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Personal/Insurance Information" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Personal Issues" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Personal Issues" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Personal Issues" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Overall Assessment" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. — Fri, 01 Jan 1988 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the mean score for the questions in the "Overall Assessment" section of the Emergency Department Survey.

The "Overall Assessment" section is one of eight sections that comprise the Emergency Department Survey. Mean section scores are reported for each section of the survey. In addition, an "Overall Facility Rating" score is reported.

Schizophrenia: percent of patients with severe symptoms or side effects and no recent medication treatment change to address these problems.

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 EST

This measure is used to assess the percent of patients who have severe symptoms or side effects and no change in medication treatment change to address these problems.

Method for Assessing Quality in Schizophrenia (MAQS)

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 EST

Schizophrenia: percent of patients with family members or caregivers who have had no contact with clinic providers during the past year.

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 EST

This measure is used to assess the percent of patients with family members or caregivers (with whom they have contact at least twice a week) who have had no contact with clinical providers during the past year.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with hemoglobin measured at least every 3 months.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who have their hemoglobin measured at least every three months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with anemia work-up.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hemoglobin (Hb) less than 12 g/dL who have had an anemia work-up.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients who are anemic, iron deficient and on iron therapy.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are anemic, iron deficient and on iron therapy.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients treated with an erythropoietin or analogue.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients treated with an erythropoietin or analogue among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who were anemic, had an anemia work-up and are on iron therapy for three months or are iron replete.

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Spoken Language Expression Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

This measure is used to assess the proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group, ages 16 years and older, that make at least one level of progress on the Spoken Language Expression Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Spoken Language Expression FCM is one of 15 FCM scales which are used to measure outcomes of speech and language therapy in the realm of swallowing and 14 areas of communication over time. Each scale is composed of seven-point ratings ranging from least functional (level 1) to most functional (level 7).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients treated with erythropoietin analogue to a hemoglobin (Hb) of 12 g/dL in women and 13 g/dL in men.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients treated with erythropoietin analogue to a hemoglobin (Hb) of 12g/dL in women and 13g/dL in men among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are anemic, had an anemia work-up and are on iron therapy for three months or are iron replete.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure checked at every erythropoietin or analogue dose.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with blood pressure checked at every erythropoietin or analogue dose among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are receiving erythropoietin or analogue.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg and are receiving erythropoietin or analogue.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients who have a blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg and are receiving erythropoietin or analogue among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving erythropoietin or analogue.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with serum bicarbonate measured within the last 3 months.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with serum bicarbonate measured within the last three months among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with serum bicarbonate greater than or equal to 22 mmol/L.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with serum bicarbonate greater than or equal to 22 mmol/L among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and bicarbonate less than 22 mmol/L three months ago.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with serum calcium and phosphorus measured within the last 3 months.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with serum calcium and phosphorous measured within the last three months among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with one measurement of iPTH.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with one measurement of immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with iPTH greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used) and/or phosphorus greater than 4.5 mg/dL and are prescribed a low phosphorus diet for 1 month.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients prescribed a low phosphorous diet among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who have immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used) and/or phosphorous greater than 4.5 mg/dL.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with phosphorus greater than 4.5 mg/dL after a low phosphorus diet for one month, now on a phosphate binder.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients now on a phosphate binder among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with phosphorous greater than 4.5 mg/dL after 1 month after a low phosphorous diet was prescribed.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients on a phosphate binder with iPTH measured within the last 3 months.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) measured within the last three months among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) on a phosphate binder.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with iPTH greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used).

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used) among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with phosphorus greater than 4.5 mg/dL.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with phosphorous greater than 4.5 mg/dL among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with 25(OH) vit D levels measured.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with 25(OH) vitamin D levels measured among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) greater than 65 pg/mL.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed vitamin D₂.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients prescribed vitamin D₂ among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used) and vitamin D level less than 30 ng/mL.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed elemental calcium.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients prescribed elemental calcium among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with corrected calcium less than 8.5 mg/dL and normal phosphorous levels.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed with calcitriol, alfacalcidol, or vitamin D analogues.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients prescribed calcitriol, alfacalcidol, or vitamin D analogues among patients with late chronic kidney disease (CKD) and immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal) and has remained so after 3 months of recommended intervention.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure checked at least once within the last 3 months.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with blood pressure checked at least once within the last three months among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with antihypertensive therapy intensified.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with antihypertensive therapy intensified among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with blood pressure greater than 130/80 mmHg and on antihypertensive medications.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg on index date.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg on index date (i.e., the date blood pressure was measured closest to the time of chart audit).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs).

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with blood pressure greater than 130/80 mmHg with or without antihypertensive treatment.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with measurement of body weight and serum albumin within the last 3 months.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with measurement of body weight and serum albumin within the last three months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with qualified nutritional counseling.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with qualified nutritional counseling among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and evidence for malnutrition determined to be due to CKD.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients screened for dyslipidemia within 1 year.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) screened for dyslipidemias within 1 year.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients on lipid lowering treatment.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients on lipid lowering treatment among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) less than 100 mg/dL.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) less than 100 mg/dL among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and on lipid lowering treatment.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with documentation about counseling for increasing physical activity.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with documentation about counseling for increasing physical activity.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with documentation that education was provided.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with documentation that education was provided.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients referred to vocational rehabilitation center.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients referred to a vocational rehabilitation center among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) willing to consider employment.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with documentation regarding discussion of renal replacement therapy (RRT) modalities.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) with documentation regarding discussion of renal replacement therapy (RRT) modalities.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients who have been referred for a transplant evaluation.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients who have been referred for a transplant evaluation among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), who are willing for a transplant, do not have an unacceptable level of surgical risk, and satisfy the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) criteria for transplant candidacy.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients referred for surgery for construction of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula on index date.

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

This measure assesses the percent of patients referred for surgery for construction of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula on index date (i.e., the date patient is first seen by practitioner and identified as having advanced advanced chronic kidney disease [CKD]) among patients with advanced CKD for whom hemodialysis is the chosen mode of renal replacement therapy.

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures on Appropriate Patient Preparation for Renal Replacement Therapy

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Anemia Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Bone Disease Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Hypertension Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Nutrition Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Dyslipidemia Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Counseling and Rehabilitation Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Renal Physicians Association Clinical Performance Measures for Timing of Renal Replacement Therapy Recommendations

Renal Physicians Association — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

CAHPS Health Plan Survey

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality — Sat, 01 Mar 1997 00:00:00 EST

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI)

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Goals" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Goals" scale on the CAI; defined as "Assists clients in acquiring the skills needed to get and keep chosen goals."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Goals" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Stress" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Stress" scale on the CAI; defined as "Helps clients understand and cope with stressors that trigger deterioration."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Stress" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Client Preferences" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Client Preferences" scale on the CAI; defined as "Learns and respects their clients' preferences regarding their treatment."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Client Preferences" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Intensive Case Management" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Intensive Case Management" scale on the CAI; defined as "Leaves the office to help clients obtain services and housing."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Intensive Case Management" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Holistic Approach" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Holistic Approach" scale on the CAI; defined as "Elicits clients' life experiences in a trusting atmosphere."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Holistic Approach" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Family Education" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Family Education" scale on the CAI; defined as "Educates family members and other caregivers about mental illness."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Family Education" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Rehabilitation" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Rehabilitation" scale on the CAI; defined as "Practices professionally accepted psychiatric rehabilitation."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Rehabilitation" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Skill Advocacy" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Skill Advocacy" scale on the CAI; defined as "Creates opportunities for clients to practice skills."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Skill Advocacy" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI): provider's mean score on the "Natural Supports" scale.

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) measures 15 competencies needed to provide high quality care for those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This measure assesses the "Natural Supports" scale on the CAI; defined as "Encourages clients to choose, find and use their own natural supports."

This measure is a component of a disaggregatable composite measure. The "Natural Supports" scale is one of 15 individual CAI scales. A summary total score (summary index) of all 15 scales is calculated.

National Quality Measures Clearinghouse (NQMC)

Physical functional health status: mean change score in physical functional health status of patients receiving physical rehabilitation.

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Pragmatics Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

The Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement® Measurement Sets

Prenatal Care Physician Performance Measurement Set

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Attention Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Augmentative-Alternative Communication Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Fluency Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Memory Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Diabetes Mellitus

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Problem Solving Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Ischemic Heart Disease: Primary Care Follow-up Post Acute Myocardial Infarction

Major Depressive Disorder

Tobacco Use Cessation

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Motor Speech Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Reading Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Quality Indicators

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Inpatient Quality Indicators

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Prevention Quality Indicators

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Alaryngeal Communication Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Young Adult Health Care Survey (YAHCS)

Preventive screening and counseling on risky behaviors: average proportion saying "yes" to ten items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened on smoking, alcohol use, helmet use, drunk driving, chewing tobacco, street drugs, steroid pills, sexual/physical abuse, violence, guns.

Preventive screening and counseling on weight, healthy diet and exercise: average proportion saying "yes" to three items.

Preventive screening and counseling on emotional health and relationship issues: average proportion saying "yes" to six items about whether provider(s) discussed/screened for feeling sad or depressed, school performance, friends, suicide and sexual orientation.

Private and confidential care: average proportion reporting that they had a private and/or confidential visit.

Helpfulness of counseling: mean score on six items asking about the helpfulness of counseling among young adults who received counseling on selected topics.

Communication and experience of care: mean score on seven items asking about helpfulness of office staff, overall rating of care and whether doctor/other providers listen carefully, explain things clearly, respect you, spend enough time.

Delirium: proportion of patients meeting diagnostic criteria on the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM).

Comfort: score on General Comfort Questionnaire.

Inpatient satisfaction: overall facility rating score on the Inpatient Survey.

Medical practice satisfaction: overall facility rating score on Medical Practice Survey

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Access to Care" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "During Your Visit" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Your Care Provider" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Personal Issues" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Medical practice satisfaction: mean section score for "Overall Assessment" questions on Medical Practice Survey.

Home health care satisfaction: overall facility rating score on Home Health Care Survey

Emergency Department satisfaction: overall facility rating score on Emergency Department Survey

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Arrival" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Nurses" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Doctors" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Tests" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Family or Friends" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Personal/Insurance Information" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Personal Issues" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Emergency department satisfaction: mean section score for "Overall Assessment" questions on Emergency Department Survey.

Schizophrenia: percent of patients with severe symptoms or side effects and no recent medication treatment change to address these problems.

Method for Assessing Quality in Schizophrenia (MAQS)

Schizophrenia: percent of patients with family members or caregivers who have had no contact with clinic providers during the past year.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with hemoglobin measured at least every 3 months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with anemia work-up.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients who are anemic, iron deficient and on iron therapy.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients treated with an erythropoietin or analogue.

Speech and language function: proportion of stroke patients in each risk-adjusted group that make at least one level of progress on the Spoken Language Expression Functional Communication Measure (FCM).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients treated with erythropoietin analogue to a hemoglobin (Hb) of 12 g/dL in women and 13 g/dL in men.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure checked at every erythropoietin or analogue dose.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg and are receiving erythropoietin or analogue.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with serum bicarbonate measured within the last 3 months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with serum bicarbonate greater than or equal to 22 mmol/L.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with serum calcium and phosphorus measured within the last 3 months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with one measurement of iPTH.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with iPTH greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used) and/or phosphorus greater than 4.5 mg/dL and are prescribed a low phosphorus diet for 1 month.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with phosphorus greater than 4.5 mg/dL after a low phosphorus diet for one month, now on a phosphate binder.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients on a phosphate binder with iPTH measured within the last 3 months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with iPTH greater than 100 pg/mL (or greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for each assay used).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with phosphorus greater than 4.5 mg/dL.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with 25(OH) vit D levels measured.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed vitamin D2.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed elemental calcium.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed with calcitriol, alfacalcidol, or vitamin D analogues.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure checked at least once within the last 3 months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with antihypertensive therapy intensified.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg on index date.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs).

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with measurement of body weight and serum albumin within the last 3 months.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with qualified nutritional counseling.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients screened for dyslipidemia within 1 year.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients on lipid lowering treatment.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) less than 100 mg/dL.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients with documentation about counseling for increasing physical activity.

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD): percent of patients prescribed vitamin D₂.