Geriatric Neurology
Quality Measures
Find measures to improve care for your geriatric patients.
You may also want to review the Implementing Best Practices in Dementia Care Toolkit created by the Center to Advance Palliative Care.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (2019)
Measure Specifications
- Annual cognitive health assessment for patients 65 years and older
- Cognitive and functional assessment for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or memory loss
- MCI diagnosis disclosed and counseled on treatment options
- Assessment and treatment of factors contributing to MCI
- Avoidance of anticholinergic medications for patients with MCI
- Education provided to care partners of patients with MCI
- 2018 MCI Quality Measurement Set
DEMENTIA MANAGEMENT (2018)
Measure Specifications
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Education and support of caregivers for patients with dementia
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Screening and management of behavioral and psychiatric symptoms associated with dementia (BPSD)
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Safety concern screening and follow-up for patients with dementia
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Driving and screening and follow-up for patients with dementia
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Advance care planning and palliative care counseling for patients with dementia
Inpatient and Emergency (2015)
Measurement Specifications
Measures Under Development
Inpatient & Emergency - Work group forming 2022
General Neurology - Work group forming 2022
Child Neurology - Update in process with public comment planned 2022
Stroke - Update in process with public comment planned 2022
Related Content
Dementia Guidelines