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(ALC) Joint Commission Guide for Data Entry of Chart-Abstracted Measures for Assisted Living Communities
Version 2023: 01-01-23 (1Q2023) through 12-31-23 (4Q2023)
Version 2023: 01-01-24 (1Q2024) through 12-31-23 (4Q2024); as of March 2024
Using The Joint Commission Guide for Data Entry of Chart-Abstracted Measures
Section 1: Chart-Abstracted Measure Submission
Direct Data Submission Platform (DDSP)
How to Use the DDSP
Chart-Abstraction Measure Selections
Aggregate Data Entry
Data Entry Open and Close
Quality Measure Specifications
Section 2: Aggregate Data Dictionary
Introduction
Data Edits and Statistical Equations
Stratified Measures
Attestation Of Zero Cases
Aggregate Data Elements Overview
Proportion Measures
Introduction
Measure Exclusions
ALC-01: Off-Label Antipsychotic Drug Use
ALC-02: Resident Falls
ALC-03: Resident Preferences and Goals of Care
ALC-04: Advanced Care Plan / Surrogate Decision Maker
ALC-05: Staff Stability
Section 4: Aggregate Data Element Tool
Introduction
Tool #1
Tool #2
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