The ESRD quality incentive program measures the quality of care received at dialysis centers by Medicare ESRD patients. There are a total of 16 measures: 11 clinical and 5 reporting, and they are detailed here:
- NHSN bloodstream infection in hemodialysis outpatients: Infections may occur from hemodialysis when the improper sterilization technique is used. This measure examines the number of infections that occur (the numerator) and compares it to the expected amount (the denominator).
- ICH CAHPS: This measure examines the quality of care received at the dialysis center through assessment of patient survey responses.
- Standardized readmission ratio: The standardized readmission ratio is the number of actual unplanned 30-day readmissions divided by the expected unplanned 30-day readmissions.
- Kt/V dialysis adequacy measure...