Use of systemic corticosteroids in pediatric asthma patients (age 2 through 17 years) admitted for inpatient treatment of asthma. This measure is a part of a set of three nationally implemented measures that address children’s asthma care (CAC-1: Relievers for Inpatient Asthma, CAC-3: Home Management Plan of Care (HMPC) Document Given to Parent/Caregiver) that are used in The Joint Commission’s accreditation process.
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
Pediatric asthma inpatients who received systemic corticosteroids during hospitalization.
Denominator
Pediatric asthma inpatients (age 2 years through 17 years) who were discharged with a principal diagnosis of asthma.
Exclusions
Excluded Populations:
• Patients with an age less than 2 years or 18 years or greater
• Patients who have a Length of Stay greater than 120 days
• Patients enrolled in clinical trials
• Patients with a documented Reason for Not Administering Systemic Corticosteroids
Measure Record
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