Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010B
| Data Element Name: | VTE Timely |
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| Collected For: | , |
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| Definition: | Documentation of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis received within 24 hours prior to Surgical Incision Time to 24 hours after Surgery End Time. VTEs are the formation, development, or existence of a blood clot or thrombus within the venous system. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | Is there documentation that the ordered VTE prophylaxis was received within 24 hours prior to Surgical Incision Time to 24 hours after Surgery End Time? |
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| Format: | | Length: | 1 |
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| Type: | Alphanumeric |
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| Occurs: | 1-7 |
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| Allowable Values: |
Y (Yes) There is documentation the patient received the ordered VTE prophylaxis within 24 hours prior to Surgical Incision Time to 24 hours after Surgery End Time.
N (No) There is no documentation the patient received the ordered VTE prophylaxis within 24 hours prior to Surgical Incision Time to 24 hours after Surgery End Time or unable to determine from medical record documentation.
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| Notes for Abstraction: |
- If the VTE prophylaxis was ordered and not administered, select “No.”
- If the VTE prophylaxis was ordered and not administered within the defined timeframe, select “No.”
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
- Graphic/flow sheets
- Medication administration record (MAR)
- Nursing notes
- Progress notes
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| Additional Notes: |
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| Guidelines for Abstraction: |
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VTE Timely
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010B)
Discharges 10-01-10 (4Q10) through 03-31-11 (1Q11)
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