Quality Indicator Repository
Quality indicators are standardised, evidence-based measures used to monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of care. The ACAC developed a Quality Indicator Repository. For information on its development see this document.
Please navigate the Quality Indicator Repository to learn about the quality indicators we identified across care settings and their defining, data, and source attributes. You can also use the Quality Indicator Repository to download quality indicators of interest to you.
1-year mortality rates following hip surgery for people with dementia
30-day mortality rates following hip surgery for people with dementia
A call buttons visible and within easy reach within the toilet cubicle
A case manager is involved.
A departmental policy regarding the use of restraints that accounts for the ethics regarding restraints
A large and easy-to-see calendar/ clock
A recognised role of "dementia champion" in this department
A sign on the inside of the toilet door to show the way out
A specialist palliative care team is available 24/7.
Proportion of patients whose ability to perform personal and instrumental activities of daily living was assessed as part of the diagnostic work-up
Accept death completely or for the most part
Access to appropriate services is ensured once diagnosed
Percentage of responders answering 'good' or 'very good' to: 'Last time you saw or spoke to a GP from your GP surgery, how good was that GP at giving you enough time?'
ACE-I or ARB prescription within 1 y for people with heart failure
Proportion of patients who are diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and have acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI)prescribed/recommended
Adequate lighting in toilets/changing cubicles
Admitted to hospital with avoidable conditions. The list of avoidable conditions used here includes urinary infections, dehydration, pressure ulcers, pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections, severe malnutrition and fractures.
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record or documentation in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan.
Percentage of patients with dementia who have an advance care plan or surrogate decisions maker documented in the medical record or documentation in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan AND Percentage of patients with dementia or their surrogate decision maker who received comprehensive counselling regarding ongoing palliation & symptom management, and end of life decisions within two years of initial diagnosis or assumption of care
Age at first diagnosis of dementia in the incident cases
All hazardous liquids and solids locked away
All professionals that deliver palliative care services receive accredited training in palliative care, appropriate to their discipline.
All-cause hospital admissions per thousand people with dementia
An (electronic) file of a person in need of palliative care is accessible to professionals in charge of the person 24/7.
An efficient/effective and non-stressful call system