Geriatrics

Elder Maltreatment Screen and Follow-up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a documented elder maltreatment screen using an Elder Maltreatment Screening tool on the date of encounter AND a documented follow-up plan on the date of the positive screen.

Date Reviewed: November 19, 2017

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 66 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are reported:

a. Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication

b. Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two different high-risk medications.

Date Reviewed: November 19, 2017