Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010A1
| Data Element Name: | Do Not Return Occurrence Identifier |
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| Collected For: | HCSS-1, HCSS-2, |
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| Definition: | Identifier generated by the HCSS firm that uniquely identifies each occurrence of Do Not Return. The identifier is used in order to allow the HCSS firm to reference a particular client request for Do Not Return for purposes of data collection review. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | What is the unique identifier that distinguishes this client’s specific request for Do Not Return from other occurrences / episodes involving the same HCSS employee or different clinical staff members? |
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| Format: | | Length: | |
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| Type: | Alphanumeric |
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| Occurs: | Once |
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| Allowable Values: |
Value greater than 0 |
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| Notes for Abstraction: |
- There is no specific requirement for identifier length.
- All occurrences of Do Not Return used for data collection purposes of this measure must have an assigned identifier.
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
Unique HCSS generated number |
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| Additional Notes: |
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| Guidelines for Abstraction: |
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Do Not Return Occurrence Identifier
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010A1)
Discharges 04-01-10 (2Q10) through 09-30-10 (3Q10)
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