Rate of Patients Who Experience a Fall Within the ASC

A fall for a patient immediately before or after surgery is rare, and an indication of poor quality care. Reasons for a fall during pre- and post-procedural care include cluttered pathways, equipment malfunctions, and failure to assist the patient with activities after sedation. This measure assesses whether the surgery center has any patients experience a fall during the reporting period. 
 

Reporting Period 

• Most recent 12-month reporting period published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Patients Included in the Measure

• Outpatients (Patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day)
• Adults