Version 2023: Discharges 01-01-23 (1Q2023) through 12-31-23 (4Q2023); As of July 1, 2023                                                             

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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