Assignment Description:
Assignment Description:
• Refer to 2014 CQM Adult Core set Table and 2014 CQM (see attached documents).
I have chosen the following measures: controlling high blood pressure; and preventive care and screening tobacco use
• From the set of 18 eCQMs required for Meaningful Use Stage 2, pick any 2 eCQMs of your choice.
• Review the National Quality Measure Clearinghouse documentation of the 2 chosen measures. (Search in http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hhs/index.aspx)
• Read the Measure Evaluation criteria, as well as the measure evaluation guidance. (see attached documents)
• For each of the 2 eCQMs you chose, describe in your words, following headings about the measure:
• Title of Measure
• Description of Measure
• Type of Measure
• Scoring, Interpretation of score
• Target Population
• Numerator and Denominator
• Data collection for the measure
• Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for numerator and denominator
• Importance of measure
• Address the topic
• Logic of description
• Cite ractical examples, illustration, references
• Scientific acceptability of measure
• Address the topic
• Logic of description
• Cite practical examples, illustration, references
• Usability of measure
• Address the topic
• Logic of description
• Cite practical examples, illustration, references
• Feasibility of measure
• Address the topic
• Logic of description
• Cite practical examples, illustration, references
Grading Rubric
Item Sub-Item Maximum Points Points Earned Comments
Description of Measure Type of Measure 3
Numerator and Denominator 3
Data Collection 3
Importance of Measure Address the topic 3
Logic of description 3
Practical Examples, Illustration, References 3
Scientific Acceptability of Measure Address the topic 3
Logic of description 3
Practical Examples, Illustration, References 3
Usability of Measure Address the topic 3
Logic of description 3
Practical Examples, Illustration, References 3
Feasibility of Measure Address the topic 3
Logic of description 3
Practical Examples, Illustration, References 3
Spelling and Grammar 5
TOTAL 50