Existing Indicator Feedback Form

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Existing Indicator Feedback Form

The purpose of VLAD indicators is to identify variation in clinical outcomes in different facilities across the State. This form can be used to suggest changes to the current VLAD indicators. The latest version of the current VLAD Indicator Definitions is available at: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/quality/docs/vladindicatordefs.pdf

1.	For which indicator are you providing feedback?


2.	Are there any issues with the current definition?
	Yes No
	If Yes, please specify and provide rationale.


3.	Are there any new co-morbidities or patient features that should be considered in the risk adjustment model? (Risk adjustment refers to using patient’s age, sex &/or co-morbidities in a statistical model to calculate an estimated probability that a patient will experience the outcome monitored. These co-morbidities or patient features increase or decrease the likelihood of patients experiencing the outcome being measured).
	Yes No
	If Yes, please specify and provide rationale.


4.	Are there any co-morbidities that should be considered for removal from the risk adjustment model? (E.g. This indicator may help to determine where there are post-op complications)
	Yes No
	If Yes, please specify and provide rationale


5.	Do you have any other comments about this indicator?


6.	To enable us to contact you for further input, please provide your contact details:
	Name:
	Position:
	Hospital/Location:
	Telephone Number:
	Email Address:

	Contact Clinical Monitoring Team on 07 3636 9871 if you have any queries Thank-you for taking the time to provide feedback

Last Updated: 01 April 2009
Last Reviewed: 01 April 2009

Queensland Health Quality and Safety Program