Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2020A)
Posted: August 1, 2019
Discharges 01-01-20 (1Q20) through 6-30-20 (2Q20)
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Data Element
Version 2020A

Name:Initial Encounter
Collected For: PAL
Definition:A patient who has received a consultation with any member of the palliative care service team.
Question:Did the patient receive a palliative care service initial encounter at the organization?
Format:
Length:1
Type:Alphanumeric
Occurs:1
Allowable Values:

Y    (Yes)   There is documentation in the medical record that the patient received an initial encounter consultation with a member of the palliative care team.

N    (No)   There is no documentation in medical record that the patient received an initial encounter consultation with a member of the palliative care team or unable to determine from the medical record documentation.
Notes for Abstraction:
  • “Consultation” indicates that the patient received a face to face encounter visit with any member of the palliative care core interdisciplinary team. The core interdisciplinary team is comprised of the following: Physician(s); Registered nurse(s) or advanced practice nurse(s); Chaplain(s) or, spiritual care professional(s); Social worker(s).
  • A formal order for a consultation does not need to be present in the medical record.
  • Do not include attempted visits, use the first face to face visit.
Suggested Data Sources:
  • Palliative care consultation notes
  • Palliative care team progress notes
  • Palliative care initial encounter notes
  • Palliative care admission assessment
Additional Notes:
Guidelines for Abstraction:
Inclusion Exclusion
None None

Initial Encounter
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Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2020A)
Discharges 01-01-20 (1Q20) through 6-30-20 (2Q20)

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