Which of the following is NOT among the five data categories to be collected for home care performance and outcome measurement?

• A. Mortality
• B. Hospital readmission
• C. Complications
• D. Insurance eligibility

Answer: (D)

In home care performance and outcome measurement, the focus is on patient-related outcomes and care quality rather than administrative details. Mortality and hospital readmission track major safety and utilization outcomes, while complications capture adverse events tied to care. Functional status shows how well a patient can perform daily activities, and patient or caregiver-reported outcomes like satisfaction reflect the perceived impact of the care provided. Insurance eligibility, on the other hand, is an administrative/payer detail about who can receive services, not an outcome or measure of care quality. That’s why it isn’t included among the data categories used to assess performance and outcomes in home care.