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Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2016B1)
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Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2016B1

Data Element Name: Initial Blood Glucose Value at Hospital Arrival
Collected For: CSTK-05, CSTK-08,
Definition:Documentation of the first blood glucose value obtained prior to or after hospital arrival. A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in the blood.
Suggested Data Collection Question:What is the first blood glucose value obtained prior to or after hospital arrival?
Format:
Length:3
Type:Alphanumeric
Occurs:1
Allowable Values:


BG= blood glucose value (no decimals)
UTD = Unable to Determine
Notes for Abstraction:
  • To determine the value for this data element, review the blood glucose values obtained prior to and after hospital arrival.
  • Select the earliest documented blood glucose value regardless of location of testing. Values obtained and documented by EMS, a transferring hospital, or your hospital are acceptable. The first documented value should be used.
  • Values obtained with point-of-care (POC) devices, finger-stick, or laboratory values are acceptable.
Suggested Data Sources:

  • Emergency department record
  • History and physical
  • Nursing flow sheet
  • Progress notes
  • Transfer sheet
  • Admitting note
  • Ambulance record
  • Consultation form/note
  • Nursing assessment
  • EMS records

Additional Notes: Excluded Data Sources:
  • Discharge summary
Guidelines for Abstraction:
Inclusion Exclusion
None None

Initial Blood Glucose Value at Hospital Arrival
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2016B1)
Discharges 01-01-17 (1Q17) through 06-30-17 (2Q17)
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