Cross-Setting Quality Measures for Post-Acute Care

This document is a technical report detailing the requirements and proposals related to cross-setting quality measures for Post-Acute Care (PAC) providers as mandated by the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014. It outlines the necessity for standardized patient assessment data and quality measure data reporting to the Secretary, emphasizing the importance of uniformity in assessment items across different settings. The report describes several proposed quality measures, including those related to functional assessments, pressure ulcers, health information transfer, and falls with major injury. Each proposed measure includes a description, its domain, and the public comment period for stakeholder feedback. The report also mentions the contractors involved in the development and maintenance of these measures, highlighting the collaborative effort to enhance quality assurance and patient safety in PAC settings. The document serves as a foundation for ongoing quality measurement initiatives within the Medicare program.