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In the Downloads section, the ‘Prior Submission’ file reflects the most recent measure submission to the former CBE. This file is provided for transparency. For any questions or clarification, please contact the designated measure steward.

Restraint prevalence (vest and limb)

CBE ID
0203
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

Total number of patients that have vest and/or limb restraint (upper or lower body or both) on the day of the prevalence measurement episode.

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      No
      1.8 Level of Analysis
      1.14 Numerator

      Patients that have a vest restraint and/or limb restraint (upper or lower or both) on the day of the prevalence measurement episode.

      1.15 Denominator

      All patients who are surveyed for the measurement episode.

      Exclusions

      Excluded Populations:
      • Patients who are off the unit at the time of the prevalence measurement, i.e. surgery, x-ray, physical therapy, etc.

      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Safety Endorsement Maintenance Project 2015
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
      Steward Organization
      The Joint Commission
      Steward POC email
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