CMS Seeks Comments on Proposed Quality Measures

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with RTI International to develop new ‘candidate quality measures’ for the CMSs nursing home 5-star rating system and is seeking comment on the following 4 proposed quality measures:

• Percentage of residents whose ability to move in and around their room and adjacent corridors declined (Long Stay)
• Prevalence of antianxiety or hypnotic medication use (Long Stay)
• Percentage of residents who developed delirium after admission and were discharged with symptoms (Short Stay)
• Percentage of residents with functional improvement (Short Stay)

To view the content of the proposed measures, click here and proceed to the bottom of the pageto the NH 5-Star Public Comment Posting.

Comments may be submitted directly to CMS at CMSNursingHomeQM@rti.org or to emunley@leadingage.org.

Contact: Elliott Frost, efrost@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8832