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Measurement

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Quality Measure St. Clair results National results1
Percent of heart failure patients given discharge instructions 
Higher percentages are better

68%

74%

Percent of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic function
Higher percentages are better

98%

89%

Percent of heart failure patients given ACE inhibitor or ARB for left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Higher percentages are better

86%

88%

Percent of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice/counseling
Higher percentages are better

100%

91%

 

1Comparative Data is from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) website