Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010B1
| Data Element Name: | Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding |
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| Collected For: | PC-05, |
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| Definition: | Documentation that the newborn was exclusively fed breast milk during the entire hospitalization.
Exclusive breast milk feeding is defined as a newborn receiving only breast milk and no other liquids or solids except for drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, minerals, or medicines. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | Is there documentation that the newborn was exclusively fed breast milk during the entire hospitalization? |
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| Format: | | Length: | 1 |
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| Type: | Alphanumeric |
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| Occurs: | 1 |
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| Allowable Values: |
Y (Yes) There is documentation that the newborn was exclusively fed breast milk during the entire hospitalization.
N (No) There is no documentation that the newborn was exclusively fed breast milk during the entire hospitalization OR unable to determine from medical record documentation. |
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| Notes for Abstraction: | If the newborn receives any other liquids including water during the entire hospitalization, select allowable value "No".
Exclusive breast milk feeding includes the newborn receiving breast milk via a bottle or other means beside the breast.
Sweet-EaseŽ or a similar 24% sucrose and water solution given to the newborn for the purpose of reducing discomfort during a painful procedure is classified as a medication and is not considered a supplemental feeding. |
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
- Discharge summary
- Feeding flow sheets
- Individual treatment plan
- Intake and output sheets
- Nursing notes
- Physician progress notes
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| Additional Notes: |
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| Guidelines for Abstraction: |
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| Inclusion | Exclusion | |
None
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None |
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Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2010B1)
Discharges 10-01-10 (4Q10) through 03-31-11 (1Q11)
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