NHSPI_measure_metadata: 64

Data provided by Big Local News. Data from the National Health Security Preparedness Index. The overall index is useful for examining a state’s readiness in dealing with any number of issues. There also are specific metrics that directly relate to states’ abilities to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. With that in mind, we have pulled out and processed key metrics -- from preparedness for surge testing to evaluating how many people in each state have access to paid time off. Our goal is to make it easier for journalists to access and analyze for their reporting. For more information, please start with the NHSPI_READ_ME file. Questions? Contact biglocalnews@stanford.edu.

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rowid	obsid	index	item_code	domain_code	domain_name	domain_description	subdomain_code	subdomain_name	subdomain_description	subdomain_long_desc	measure_name	measure_description	measure_rationale	data_source	verbose_data_source	data_dates	limitations
64	170.1	Index	4.2.21	3.0	IIM	Incident & Information Management	8.0	INFM	Information Management	The ability to develop systems and procedures that facilitate the communication of timely, accurate, and accessible information, alerts, warnings, and notifications to the public using a whole-community approach. This sub-domain includes using risk communication methods to support the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard, the actions taken, and the assistance available.	M906	Percent of hospitals in the state that have demonstrated meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT). This includes the demonstration of meaningful use through either the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. Critical Access hospitals are facilities with no more than 25 beds and located in a rural area further than 35 miles from the nearest hospital, and/or are located in a mountainous region.	Adoption and use of EHRs may enhance continuity of clinical care operations when emergencies disrupt routine clinical transactions, and may enhance early detection of and response to hazards through electronic reporting and syndromic surveillance.	HHS ONCHIT	The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	2013—2016	The measure reflects performance during routine care delivery and may not reflect capabilities in emergency situations.