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