Method of Reporting Per patient: documentation of whether a severity score was measured and a total score was recorded as part of the initial evaluation on arrival at the hospital Per patient population: percentage of patients in whom a severity score was measured and a total score was recorded as part of the initial evaluation on arrival at the hospital Challenges to Implementation Training in ICH score calculation may be needed to produce the most reliable results. Measuring an intracerebral-specific score, such as the ICH score, within 6 h of arrival may be challenging for hospitals without an on-site stroke team, as opposed to a more general measure such as the GCS (which is a component of the ICH score). When hematoma volume is measured as part of a baseline severity score, a validated measure (such as the ABC/2 calculation method) should be used. This requires training. Analogous Measures Endorsed by Other Organizations Identical measure used by TJC (CSTK-03) and endorsed by NQF (No. 2866) AHA indicates American Heart Association; ASA, American Stroke Association; CSTK, Comprehensive Stroke; GCS, Glasgow Coma Score; ICH, intracerebral hemorrhage; NQF, National Quality Forum; and TJC, The Joint Commission. Hemphill et al Performance Measures for ICH e251 Appendix. Continued 2. 