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Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010A1

Data Element Name: Plasma Event Total Doses
Collected For: BM-03,
Definition:The total number of plasma doses that were transfused for the associated Plasma Event ID.
Suggested Data Collection Question:How many plasma doses were transfused for the associated Plasma Event ID selected for abstraction?
Format:
Length:2
Type:Alphanumeric
Occurs:1 - 3
Allowable Values:

1-12

Notes for Abstraction:
  • Calculate the total number of doses that were administered (not ordered) for the Plasma Event ID selected for abstraction. If the number of doses ordered for the Plasma Event ID is different from the number of bags administered, select the number of doses administered.
  • Select 11 if more than 10 doses of plasma were administered for the plasma event.
  • Select 12 if unable to determine the number of plasma doses administered for the plasma event.
Suggested Data Sources:
  • Anesthesia record
  • Emergency department record
  • Progress notes
  • Operative notes
  • Blood administration form
  • Blood bank records
Additional Notes:
Guidelines for Abstraction:
Inclusion Exclusion
None None

Plasma Event Total Doses
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010A1)
Discharges 04-01-10 (2Q10) through 09-30-10 (3Q10)