endstream endobj 24 0 obj<> endobj 25 0 obj<> endobj 26 0 obj<> endobj 27 0 obj<>stream I have found it offensive to the Family when the MSW says that she/he is gonna drop by the house to just check in on themPlease don't. Your webinar registration gives you access to a complementary private forum to connect with Kathy Ahearn, the program coordinator, and other webinar attendees. In-person visits from medical social workers are identified by revenue code 056x (other than 0569); HCPCS code G0155. endstream endobj 14 0 obj<> endobj 15 0 obj<> endobj 16 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 17 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<> endobj 19 0 obj<> endobj 20 0 obj<> endobj 21 0 obj[/ICCBased 40 0 R] endobj 22 0 obj<> endobj 23 0 obj<>stream allnurses, LLC, 175 Pearl St Ste 355, Brooklyn NY 11201 Check back Thursday and well start laying out this framework. If the continuous care rate per 15 minutes is $5, hospice is eligible for $200 in SIA on this patient, minus sequestration (2 percent Medicare cut). Even a horse came to our backyard, so that its owner could see it one last time. ) the RNCM and/or the PATIENT will specifically ask the SW not to come by for reasons such as not to over-stimulate the pt or just the pt's request, and sometimes that SW will go on ahead and drop in during the initial assessment! They are truly indispensable. 982 0 obj <>/Encrypt 956 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[955 39]/Info 954 0 R/Length 128/Prev 924508/Root 957 0 R/Size 994/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 0000034417 00000 n For questions P1 through P5 in this measure, the top box numerator is the number of respondents who answer Always. For question P6, the top box numerator is the number of respondents who answer Never. Top box scores for each survey question within the measure are adjusted for the mode of survey administration (at the individual respondent level) and case mix (at the hospice level), and then averaged to calculate the overall hospice-level measure score. The Family considered it an invasion of their personal rights and as part of the Nursing Support Staff, when we go to the home, WE have to deal with the negative comments. The top-box score refers to the percentage of caregiver respondents that give the most positive response. 0000006614 00000 n Has 5 years experience. MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) released a brief and a presentation from a November 5th meeting from a session covering frequency of hospice visits and extrapolating that information to the Medicare reimbursement structure for hospice agencies.Since most hospice agencies have a large majority percentage (around 80-85%) of patients on . 0000008261 00000 n 0000003701 00000 n P3: Did the hospice team give you the training you needed about how to help your family member if he or she had trouble breathing? Territory home address -The decedent had no caregiver other than a nonfamilial legal guardian -The decedent or caregiver requested that they not be contacted (i.e., by signing a no publicity request while under the care of hospice or otherwise directly requesting not to be contacted) -The caregiver is institutionalized, has mental/physical incapacity, has a language barrier, or is deceased -The caregiver reports on the survey that he or she never oversaw or took part in decedents hospice care. Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice. This online forum allows you to submit questions, provide feedback, connect with others, find solutions, and so much more in a safe and welcoming virtual community! Note: Any visits occurring after the time of the patients death do not count towards the measure score. My husband was on hospice for less then a week. Print | Has a baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the hospice before December 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an MSW. Many Happy endings when handled this way. CMS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION OR MATERIAL COVERED BY THIS LICENSE. 0000010297 00000 n %PDF-1.7 % 0000000016 00000 n CAHPS Hospice Survey data can be used to calculate eight NQF-endorsed patient experience measures (NQF #2651). Also see a history of the most recent changes to a disciplines frequencies. endstream endobj 2193 0 obj <>/ViewerPreferences 2201 0 R/Metadata 154 0 R/Pages 2190 0 R/StructTreeRoot 190 0 R/Type/Catalog/Lang(en-US)>> endobj 2194 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 960 540]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 2195 0 obj <>stream Hospitals and health systems around the . 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For questions P2, P3, and P4, the top box numerator is the number of respondents who answer Always. Top box scores for each survey question within the measure are adjusted for the mode of survey administration (at the individual respondent level) and case mix (at the hospice level), and then averaged to calculate the overall hospice-level measure score. The top-box score refers to the percentage of caregiver respondents that give the most positive response. Enter your email address to receive new articles. 2200 0 obj <<13443A16C4493C40AFCF5156F8CEE0FD>]/Info 2191 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/W[1 3 1]/Index[2192 23]/DecodeParms<>/Size 2215/Prev 617158/Type/XRef>>stream Although that can be true, a more useful way to think about their services is to compare them to a compassionate and expert event planner. Specializes in Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN. To be eligible for hospice care, you must be enrolled with Medicare and the disease must be considered terminal. 0000064610 00000 n The HCI does not have a traditional denominator. HIS data is used to calculate one composite measure that is National Quality Forum (NQF)-endorsed, Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure Comprehensive Assessment at Admission (NQF #3235). Visit ranges are allowable. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, you, your employees, and agents are authorized to use CDT-4 only as contained in the following authorized materials and solely for internal use by yourself, employees and agents within your organization within the United States and its territories. P2: Did the hospice team give you the training you needed about if and when to give more pain medicine to your family member? Details about the CAHPS quality measures can be found below. Hospice social work routine visit checklist When pending tasks are urgent or significant, like when a family wants help with a financial need or an estranged relationship, it's easy to feel purposeful. Date/Time: 07/07/2021, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Provider: FHPCA . Multi-item measure. 0000002258 00000 n startxref Compliance for Hospice Social Workers & Chaplains Katie Wehri, CHPC Director of Operations Consulting Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. info@healthcareprovidersolutions.com September 2018. . While the inpatient physician and nurses address the patient's physical well-being and the chaplain offers spiritual support, Judy works with the patient and family to prepare them for what's to come. As the end approaches, the family will need support. Visits patient according to Plan of Care. In this new normal era of online learning and social distancing, lets get connected and stay connected. Aug 31, 2010 Per the COPs: The initial assessment must be done within 48 hours, by an RN. We are looking for individuals that understand that addressing needs on a mental and emotional level is just as important as alleviating pain and suffering on the physical one . HHWN: FAQs for Hospice Social Workers & Chaplains: Eligibility, Comprehensive Assessments, POC, IDG & Visit Frequency. CAHPS Hospice Survey measures are calculated using top-box scoring. 0000001312 00000 n Whatever closure means becomes the social workers goal to facilitate. Although not required, certifications in hospice care can help social workers compete for positions in the field. 0000005930 00000 n The care processes include: All patient stays from the denominator who meet the numerator criteria for the individual components applicable to the patient. Ensure that the IDG visits patient/family per the frequency established on the plan of care. ZU.$Lpy_Yt6SQIs=q|%i40~V* P$~eb&.+{um=Z"Af*a!KO(WTW#Ek^%LKA#?Tw9O)_;)r}bUl(` +2),W$1/0FwaAtX'8`A[L_m;LL lIc0jm *yC8f2ub[}P6z`^C. Has 5 years experience. 0000003930 00000 n The index design of the HCI simultaneously monitors all ten indicators. Response options are on a 0-10 rating scale, with 0=Worst hospice care possible and 10=Best hospice care possible. that happens sometimes with the company i work for as well. 5. Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The top box numerator is the number of respondents in a hospice program who responded: Definitely yes. Top box scores for the measure are adjusted for the mode of survey administration (at the individual respondent level) and case mix (at the hospice level) to calculate the overall hospice-level measure score. Manage Hospice Visit Frequencies Between IDG Meetings Manage Hospice Visit Frequencies June 9, 2020 Hospice professionals are well aware of the non-stop always-on requirements of caring for patients at end-of-life. In the eDocs EMR Team tab in each patient chart: This panel gives quick and easy visibility for all to see and manage the visit frequencies for each discipline as part of the hospice patients plan of care. By now it is clear that social workers fill a vital role in many aspects of hospice care, no matter the setting of that care. One important early conversation, with the patient if he/she is able, or otherwise with the family or friends, is about the goals of care. Territory home address -The decedent had no caregiver other than a nonfamilial legal guardian -The decedent or caregiver requested that they not be contacted (i.e., by signing a no publicity request while under the care of hospice or otherwise directly requesting not to be contacted) -The caregiver is institutionalized, has mental/physical incapacity, has a language barrier, or is deceased -The caregiver reports on the survey that he or she never oversaw or took part in decedents hospice care, Multi-item measure P1: While your family member was in hospice care, how much emotional support did you get from the hospice team? P2: In the weeks after your family member died, how much emotional support did you get from the hospice team? P3: Support for religious or spiritual beliefs includes talking, praying, quiet time, or other ways of meeting your religious or spiritual needs. Skilled Nursing: Revenue code 055X HCPCS G0154: Medical Social Services (social worker) Revenue code 056X HCPCS G0155: Medical Social . CMS DISCLAIMER. This measure includes seven component quality measures. Hospice social work routine visit checklist, A compassionate approach to encouraging funeral home planning in hospice, Funeral homes: Where hospice workers forget patient self-determination, Quiz: hospice philosophy and patient self-determination, An open letter to those who work with the Texas OOHDNR, Hospice IDT interdisciplinary team meetings, Part 2: Advanced approaches to patient and family care, Part 3: Maintaining your job and yourself. Wednesday, July 07, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST. Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure HIS Comprehensive Assessment at Admission (NQF #3235). %PDF-1.4 % We hope this helps you keep giving your patients the very best even in these unprecedented times! Click the information icon on each line to see when these frequencies were put into effect, the document name and the author. The ADA is a third-party beneficiary to this Agreement. endstream endobj 409 0 obj <>stream 0000041908 00000 n The comprehensive assessment must be done within 5 days; this includes the psychosocial (social worker) and spiritual (chaplin) assessment. The first standard of hospice social work is to do what is called an initial assessment. License to use CPT for any use not authorized here in must be obtained through the AMA, CPT Intellectual Property Services, 515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60610. ( Medical social services must be provided by a person who: Services of these professionals may include, but are not limited to: click here to see all U.S. Government Rights Provisions, 26 Century Blvd Ste ST610, Nashville, TN 37214-3685. PLEASE NOTE: Webinar content is subject to copyright and intended for your individual organization's use only. HCI scores can range from 0 to a perfect 10. IpHgt\ 0000001391 00000 n One often-made comment about the end of life is that the days may be short, but the minutes and hours can be long. CMS DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LIABILITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO END USER USE OF THE CDT-4. Hospice and Palliative positions only . Every important thing a social worker can do for a hospice family depends on the quality of the relationship. IF YOU ARE ACTING ON BEHALF OF AN ORGANIZATION, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF SUCH ORGANIZATION AND THAT YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT CREATES A LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. Specializes in Pulmonary, Cardiac. Multi-item measure P1: While your family member was in hospice care, how often did the hospice team treat your family member with dignity and respect? P2: While your family member was in hospice care, how often did you feel that the hospice team really cared about your family member? Collectively these indicators represent different aspects of hospice service and thereby characterize hospices comprehensively, rather than on just a single care dimension. Social workers have planned weddings, both for patients and for their children and grandchildren, sometimes even in our inpatient facility or on its waterfront grounds. 2214 0 obj <>stream Unfortunately the social worker from the company ignored the nurse and called anyways. In all of these cases, the social work staff works with the family to achieve those goals. This license will terminate upon notice to you if you violate the terms of this license. 0000004151 00000 n Official websites use .govA I have been told by the owner of my hospice company that I need to submit a request to conduct a prn visit after the regular visit with in the same month. CAHPS Hospice Survey measures are calculated using top-box scoring. Heres how you know. CAHPS Hospice Survey measures are calculated using top-box scoring. Make all reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support the patient [s spiritual Is the patient more inclined to want sufficient pain medication to prevent symptoms? The top box denominator is the total number of respondents in the hospice that answered the item. May 4, 2020: Only in-person visits - with the exception of social work telephone calls - can be reported on the hospice claim submitted to Medicare for payment. Does the family have people coming from far away, and hoping to prolong life for that reason? Patients are excluded from the denominator if: Note: HVLDL looks at visits in the last three days of life; patients must receive hospice services for at least three days to be included in the measure. I agree you about the importance of the routine visit. A crisis may arise, and we are in a much better position to provide crisis support if have already earned their trust. HUj@}WTd~hZ The National Association of Social Workers offers an APHSW-C, or an advanced palliative and hospice social work certification, to eligible candidates. Any use not authorized herein is prohibited, including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, making copies of CDT-4 for resale and/or license, transferring copies of CDT-4 to any party not bound by this agreement, creating any modified or derivative work of CDT-4, or making any commercial use of CDT-4. There were other problems with this company that were unacceptable and as a result my husband revoked hospice. J?9-}4T_1[aIgAa[v}~S}1o[1p8TB1Vl[jMJ-n*Zx{Yva%&t*M4$CDm>5CW)E])5WWw['[WJw:=&S~)Wvp?oY:%+4}wp@Eu8M6Fuwev y nU.fqF |W(Z=k$bS1UV+EeTZ iQK>]xH{R2{:o/o$8#e\J0 dwO=j6g/F@ XL?Hui'R7L;E*l0'=]2p5|UF*:xY?RAHp`iz@o+0OWCYvC'zQZVMrn 0000001570 00000 n This webinar is available exclusively through the Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network. Use of CDT-4 is limited to use in programs administered by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Specializes in Pulmonary, Cardiac. I am so sorry to hear this, but thank you for the information. An informational video explaining the HCI measure is also available on the CMS YouTube channel, here: https://youtu.be/qFeo2OMRXDk. Maybe there is an upcoming marriage that can be accelerated. Accomplishing productive routine visits will be the topic of the next few articles. Please wait. . Completes a clinical note for each visit and submits clinical notes to the agency on a daily basis. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. When there are no relatives, a social worker can even take over some of the role that a family member would otherwise play. I was on the phone for quite a while with medicare to make sure they understood my question about a medicare requirement for a social work to call/visit hospice patients. Hospices with fewer than 20 discharges in the two pooled years of data are not assigned a calculated index score per the convention of CMS's quality reporting program (requiring sufficient data available to calculate reliable scores for publicly displayed measures). When the hospice care is not in the home, there can be arrangements made for pets to be present. B}}p'm`mqBo:9s|JVgmk@C{[i. At the start of care, we initiate a relationship. lock Well look at the boxes to check. Social Worker Hospice job in Petersburg at Grant Memorial Hospice. Hospice professionals are well aware of the non-stop always-on requirements of caring for patients at end-of-life. CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. TheHospice Care Index(HCI) captures care processes occurring throughout the hospice stay, between admission and discharge. &Nd2:p.$IC/S}l The MSW and Chaplain can make documentation that the Nurse reported "refual of visit at this time". CAHPS Hospice Survey measures are calculated using top-box scoring. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Want to know more about a particular disciplinesfrequencies? Its why we maintain a frequent presence in their lives even when there doesnt seem to be a crisis. . Step Four: Get Certified as a Hospice Social Worker. Morning! Given the variability of state laws consult the Association of Social Work Boards website (www.aswb.org) to learn more about laws and regulations relating to the practice of social work. Hospice Home Care - Frequency of Nurse On-Site Visits to Assess Quality of Care and Services In 2013, more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries received hospice services from more than 3,900 hospice providers, and Medicare hospice expenditures totaled $15.1 billion. LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. 0000004227 00000 n The top box numerator is the number of respondents who answer Always. Top box scores for each survey question within the measure are adjusted for the mode of survey administration (at the individual respondent level) and case mix (at the hospice level), and then averaged to calculate the overall hospice-level measure score. A description of the measure is provided below. A chat box will be provided for questions during the live webinar and access to an exclusive online forum will be available for all attendees after the live date. 0000009880 00000 n Resources I need to be successful: The NHPCO Social Work Guidelines provides very useful information for hospice social workers and should be a primary . Developing a relationship with them early in the process can make a difference all along the way. Details on scores for the CHAPS Hospice Survey measures can be found at:https://hospicecahpssurvey.org/en/scoring-and-analysis/. Well discuss how and when to give advice and coordinate visits with team members. 2192 0 obj <> endobj There are lots of options. A. AMA disclaims responsibility for any errors in CPT that may arise as a result of CPT being used in conjunction with any software and/or hardware system that is not Year 2000 compliant. "I quickly call the requested individual in front of the family, schedule an appointment, then call the NCM and DON re: family request. Specializes in Hospice, Pediatric, OB/GYN. endstream endobj The top box denominator is the number of respondents who answer at least one question in the multi-item measure (i.e., one of P1 through P5). A description of these measures is provided below. The task of dying is complicated and often confronts us with lots of emotional and physical suffering. Hospice and Palliative Care - National Association of Social Workers Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our mission is deeply rooted in our core values, established in 1930 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange: Dignity, Service, Excellence and Justice. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN, CLICK BELOW ON THE BUTTON LABELED "I DO NOT ACCEPT" AND EXIT FROM THIS COMPUTER SCREEN. The comprehensive assessment must be done within 5 days; this includes the psychosocial (social worker) and spiritual (chaplin) assessment. The median salary for hospice workers with a Master of Social Work is $49,500, according to an NASW survey. Specializes in Hospice, Pediatric, OB/GYN. An official website of the United States government . Hospice Aides: On Site 14 Day Hospice Aide Supervision Visit is Waived 2226.0 miles away. Please view our updated COVID-19 guidelines and visiting procedures . Eligibility, Comprehensive Assessments, POC, IDG & Visit Frequency. There may be times when patients need transportation by ambulance, in order to say those farewells to a person or place, and social workers can make that happen. End users do not act for or on behalf of the CMS. In fact, it can sometimes be difficult for social workers to get into homes to see families, where home hospice care is being given. 0000010010 00000 n Last wishes can range from a favorite food to a video to leave behind, from putting toes in the ocean at the end of life to finishing a last book or article. Applications are available at the, Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FARS)\Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Restrictions Apply to Government use. Learn how to change that! Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. At IDG someone said that t medicare requires the social worker to visit a patient within 24 hours of a patients admit, but we couldnt find the regulation? or 0000041724 00000 n Usually after the first few days, life is good with the family and they welcome additional visitors. CO, TN, WA: No other state specific requirements. While your family member was in hospice care, how much support for your religious and spiritual beliefs did you get from the hospice team?, Note: All items have response options of Too little, Right amount, and Too much.. The HVLDL measure assesses hospice staff visits to patients at the end of life. Two QMs are calculated using Medicare claims data, Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life (HVLDL)(NQF #3645)and the Hospice Care Index (HCI). All hospice patient stays except those meeting exclusion criteria as identified below. PFC 1.2 Professional staff is available to make visits to address patient and family/caregiver/caregiver needs twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Choosing a specialty can be a daunting task and we made it easier. The top-box score refers to the percentage of caregiver respondents that give the most positive response. Medical social services furnished to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when the hospice can demonstrate that a brief intervention (that is, two or three visits) by a medical social worker is necessary to remove a clear and direct impediment to the effective palliation and management of the patient's terminal illness The HCI score is calculated as the total number of points earned across ten indicators (hospices earn a point on an indicator when their indicator scores meet the criterion for the given indicator). AZ, GA, MO, NJ, PA: Bachelor's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The hospice patient is still alive -The decedents age at death was less than 18 -The decedent died within 48 hours of his/her last admission to hospice care -The decedent had no caregiver of record -The decedent had a caregiver of record, but the caregiver does not have a U.S. or U.S. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The HIS Comprehensive Assessment at Admission (NQF #3235) captures, in a single measure, the proportion of patients for whom the hospice performed all seven care processes, as applicable. "While your family member was in hospice care" P1: How often did the hospice team keep you informed about when they would arrive to care for your family member? P2: How often did the hospice team explain things in a way that was easy to understand? P3: How often did the hospice team listen carefully to you when you talked with them about problems with your family members hospice care? P4: How often did the hospice team keep you informed about your family members condition? P5: How often did the hospice team listen carefully to you? The sole responsibility for the software, including any CDT-4 and other content contained therein, is with (insert name of applicable entity) or the CMS; and no endorsement by the ADA is intended or implied. To change a frequency outside of the scheduled IDG meeting date, open the new CHANGE OF FREQUENCY ORDER form in our eDocs Flex Forms library. The information on this webpage is specific to the quality measures (QMs) that are calculated using the Hospice Item Set (HIS), Medicare claims data, and the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey. hX 2C 8<4=7>!E2d~vV{ p>rH9W5xk/L7oT@%+_ V*^@1;XEL D! P/x)#s&/Er&*# @3^"_0D8|O`NL'/MR(X x U)Wa\+Xg^;*bU`\@!PIl2EU$Ua>LX(! Our national network of psychosocial care professionals is actively dedicated to providing the best and latest information, professional resources, policy updates, and new and emerging education and research best practices in palliative and hospice care. PFC 1.3 Hospice interdisciplinary team support is accessible and available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. CAHPS Hospice Survey measures are calculated using top-box scoring. Share to Facebook,Linkedin or Twitter, or simply let your hospice colleagues know theres a resource here. You agree to take all necessary steps to insure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement. Applications are available at the AMA website. You can also subscribe to receive new articles by email Sunday afternoons by entering your email here: (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); The service you render is wonderful, and I really enjoyed this post. For item-level information on the HIS (e.g., coding instructions, HIS Manual), please visit theHospice Item Set (HIS) webpage. Thats why one routine visit per month is never enough for communicative patients or family members who make themselves available. xRMKQ=3)60AZA7 t"\=?bQnf!8.\fQ\K7uxy9g ,z((W&N\4joO'e&P~cB7m=d6qs~OGfhI7 o]9s\`|}zb\vr^=o^;)H2_3+1N3*c{BM4N b3@9IEYbk Yq~*m)Zi D[S+L[]w`!RIu(TC?3 |^DdI\K +$&.B|F=ol'j[ht?r` M; The top box denominator is the number of respondents who answer at least one question in the multi-item measure (i.e., one of P1 or P2). Posted on July 7, 2021. 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