Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2021B2)
Posted: 9/29/2021
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Data Element
Version 2021B2

Name:Reason for No Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment
Collected For: CCCIP-05, CCCOP-03
Definition:Documentation by a physician/APN/PA/RN in the medical record of a reason why the patient did not attend at least one cardiac rehabilitation session.
Question:Is there documentation by a physician/APN/PA/RN in the medical record of a reason why the patient did not attend at least one cardiac rehabilitation session.
Format:
Length:1
Type:Alphanumeric
Occurs:1
Allowable Values:

Y   (Yes)   There is documentation of a reason why the patient did not attend at least one cardiac rehabilitation session.

N   (No)   There is no documentation of a reason why the patient did not attend at least one cardiac rehabilitation session or unable to determine from medical record documentation.
Notes for Abstraction:
  • Reasons for not attending one cardiac rehabilitation session must be documented by the physician/APN/PA/RN (e.g. patient refused to attend cardiac rehabilitation).
  • Patient death within 90 days of discharge is an acceptable reason for no cardiac rehab enrollment.
  • When conflicting information is documented in the medical record, select “Yes”.
Suggested Data Sources:
  • Nursing notes
  • Progress notes
  • Physician orders
  • Discharge summary
  • Discharge instruction sheet
  • Home health referral form
Additional Notes:
Guidelines for Abstraction:
Inclusion Exclusion

Reason for No Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment
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Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2021B2)
Discharges 10-1-21 through 12-31-21 (4Q21)

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