EROM Now POM
NHPCO’s set of End Result Outcome Measures, known as EROM, has been renamed “Patient Outcomes and Measures” (POM) to reflect a focus on patient-centered outcomes and align more closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Quality Strategy. POM now includes two measures, with plans for a third under way: • Comfortable Dying (NQF #0209): Pain brought to a comfortable level within 48 hours of initial assessment. • Self-Determined Life Closure: Unwanted hospitalization and unwanted CPR. • Coming Soon—Patient Safety: Falls, infections, and adverse events. As many members know, the Comfortable Dying Measure has been approved by CMS for use in meeting the new quality reporting requirements (and is often referred to as NQF #0209). With the quality reporting requirements taking effect in January 2013, providers should be well on their way to integrating quality reporting processes into business practice. For information about the requirements and details about POM, visit NHPCO’s Countdown to Quality Reporting webpage.
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