Evaluation of LVS Function

Heart failure patients with documentation in the hospital record that left ventricular systolic (LVS) function (pumping action of the heart) was evaluated before arrival, during hospitalization, or is planned for after discharge.

--Author: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services/The Joint Commission

Reporting time period: 10/01/2014 - 09/30/2015 (Q414 - Q315)