Add a measure

System administrators can add measures to the main measures list.

To add a measure to the main Measures list:

1. In the Navigation panel, click Admin > Measures.
2. On the Measures page, click the Measures tab if it is not already selected.
3. On the left under the Description column heading, click Add New Measure.
4. In the Add New Measure dialog, do the following:
   1. In the Description field, type a name for the measure. This field has a 150-character limit.
   2. From the Precision drop-down, select the number of data places to include after the decimal when measure data is displayed in Measure Details windows:
      • 0 – No digits display after the decimal
      • 1 – One digit displays after the decimal
      • 2 - Two digits display after the decimal (default setting)
   3. To enable the measure after saving it, click the Active check box.
   4. From the Class drop-down, select a classA means of grouping measures in a way that fits your organization's needs. for the measure.
   5. From the GL Acct drop-down, select an account with which to associate this measure.
   6. From the Favorable drop-down, select the MeetsTargetDirectionThe MeetsTargetDirection attribute tells the system how to determine if the collected measure data is favorable or unfavorable compared with the target that is set when the measure is added to a Perspective, Objective, or Initiative for the measure.
   7. From the Unit drop-down, select the type of unit that matches the data that the measure collects:
      • Number – Select for numeric measure data.
      • Amount – Select for currencies.
      • Percent – Select for percentages.

   8. From the Type drop-down, select the update method used to derive the measure:

      • Calculated – Axiom software automatically calculates the measure data whenever a query is made to the field.

      • Integrated – The measure data comes from integrated Kaufman Hall Axiom products.
      • Input – The measure data is entered directly into Axiom Strategy Management from an external source. This data may come from a form with data entered manually or from input utilities.

      NOTE: Currently, the Type field is for recording a description of the method used; it does not set any action for the measure.

   9. From the Frequency drop-down, select how often the measure is updated and reported.

      IMPORTANT: Once you set a frequency for a measure and save it, you cannot change the frequency. If the measure is unused and has accumulated no data, you can delete it and start over. Otherwise, retire the measure by disabling it, and then create a new one.

   10. (Optional) In the Formula Description field, type a description of how the data is derived. For example, if the measure is “Hours paid per patient day” then the formula would be something like “Hours paid divided by Inpatient days” or “Hours paid / Inpatient days.”

       • To associate this measure with a preset drill documentA report or form that provides additional data or other information about a measure, that you access by clicking the measure or other associated trigger such as a button or icon., select the desired drill document type from the User Drill drop-down.
       • To not associate this measure with a drill document, select 0 - No Selection from the User Drill drop-down.

       NOTE: Measures that have associated drill documents display a Launch Detail button in their Measure Detail window.

5. Click OK.
6. Click Save.