• Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010268
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients diagnosed with ALS who are dysarthric who were offered a referral at least once annually to a speech language pathologist for an augmentative/alternative communication evaluation.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010353
  • 2013 Jul
  • NQF-Endorsed Measure

Geriatrics: percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who were screened for future fall risk at least once within 12 months.

American Geriatrics Society; National Committee for Quality Assurance; Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010265
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients diagnosed with ALS with whom the clinician discussed at least once annually treatment options for noninvasive respiratory support (e.g., noninvasive ventilation [NIV], assisted cough).

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010262
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients diagnosed with ALS who are screened at least once annually for cognitive impairment and behavioral impairment.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010803
  • 2016 Mar
  • NQF-Endorsed Measure

Chronic stable coronary artery disease: percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease seen within a 12 month period who also have prior MI or a current or prior LVEF less than 40% who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy.

Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010000
  • 2015 Mar

Heart failure (HF): percentage of HF patients discharged from a hospital inpatient setting to home or home care for whom a care transition record is transmitted to a next level of care provider within 7 days of discharge containing the specified information.

The Joint Commission

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010255
  • 2012 May

Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who had electrodiagnostic studies conducted, documented and reviewed within 6 months of initial evaluation for DSP.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010258
  • 2012 May

Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patient visits for patient age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who was queried about pain and pain interference with function using a valid and reliable instrument.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010263
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of visits for patients with a diagnosis of ALS with patients offered treatment for pseudobulbar affect, sialorrhea, and ALS related symptoms.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010800
  • 2016 Apr
  • NQF-Endorsed Measure

Preventive care and screening: percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization.

Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010260
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients diagnosed with ALS for whom a multidisciplinary care plan was developed, if not done previously, and the plan was updated at least once annually.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010266
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients diagnosed with ALS who were screened at least every 3 months for dysphagia, weight loss or impaired nutrition and the result(s) of the screening(s) was documented in the medical record.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010354
  • 2013 Jul
  • NQF-Endorsed Measure

Geriatrics: percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls who had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months.

American Geriatrics Society; National Committee for Quality Assurance; Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010269
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients diagnosed with ALS who were offered at least once annually assistance in planning for end of life issues.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010256
  • 2012 May

Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who had screening tests for diabetes reviewed, requested or ordered when seen for an initial evaluation for DSP.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010674
  • 2015 Aug

Dementia: percentage of patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of dementia for whom an assessment of cognition is performed and the results reviewed at least once within a 12 month period.

Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010259
  • 2012 May

Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who were queried at least once annually about falls within the past 12 months and the response was documented.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010349
  • 2013 Jul
  • NQF-Endorsed Measure

Geriatrics: percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record or documentation in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan.

American Geriatrics Society; National Committee for Quality Assurance; Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010264
  • 2012 Jul

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): percentage of patients with a diagnosis of ALS who were queried about symptoms of respiratory insufficiency and referred for pulmonary function testing, maximum inspiratory pressure, sniff nasal pressure, or peak cough expiratory flow at least every three months.

American Academy of Neurology

  • Measure Summary
  • NQMC:010355
  • 2013 Jul
  • NQF-Endorsed Measure

Geriatrics: percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls who had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months.

American Geriatrics Society; National Committee for Quality Assurance; Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement®