What are the criteria for selecting performance measures?
The criteria for selecting performance measures include measure selection, content validity, construct validity, measure feasibility, and actionable. Measure selection includes defining the patient group to whom the measure applies (denominator) and the patient group for whom conformance is achieved (numerator), as well as making sure the measure is reproducible across organizations and delivery settings. Content validity ensures that the measure captures most meaningful aspects of care. Construct validity refers to the measure correlating well with other measures of the same aspect of care. Measure feasibility requires that the data required for the measure can be obtained with reasonable effort and cost within the period allowed for data collection. Lastly, actionable means that those held accountable can affect the care process or outcome, with the likelihood of negative unintended consequences being low.