Outcome Measures
Outcome Measures evaluate the results of patient care by assessing changes in a patient's health, function, or well-being over time.
Definition
Outcome Measures evaluate the results of patient care by assessing changes in a patient's health, function, or well-being over time.
Why it matters
Outcome Measures is part of the Quality vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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