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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                                                  

Acknowledgement

Introduction

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

 

Section 3: Measure Exclusions

  • 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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