Measure ID
HCPR24
Measure Title
Appropriate Utilization of Vancomycin for Cellulitis
Measure Description
Percentage of Patients with Cellulitis Who Did Not Receive Vancomycin Unless MRSA Infection or Risk for MRSA Infection Was Identified
Denominator
Any patient greater than or equal to 18 years of age evaluated by the Eligible Professional PLUS Admitted or Placed in Observation Status PLUS PLUS Diagnosis of Cellulitis (Transferred, eloped, AMA or expired patients are excluded)
Numerator
Patients who did NOT have Vancomycin ordered unless known MRSA infection was identified or specific risk for MRSA infection was indicated
Denominator Exclusions
None
Denominator Exceptions
None
Numerator Exclusions
None
NQF ID
N/A
NQS Domain
Efficiency and Cost Reduction
High Priority Measure
Yes
High Priority Type
Appropriate Use
Measure Type
Process
Telehealth
Yes
Meaningful Measure Area
Appropriate use of Healthcare
Inverse Measure
No
Proportional Measure
Yes
Continuous Variable Measure
No
Ratio Measure
No
Range of the score(s) if Continuous Variable and/or Ratio
N/A
Number of performance rates to be calculated and submitted
1
Performance Rate Description(s)
N/A
Overall Performance Rate
1st Performance Rate
Risk-Adjusted Status
No
Risk-Adjusted Score
N/A
Care Setting
Emergency Department and Services, Hospital, Hospital Inpatient
Additional Care Setting Information
N/A