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Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010B

Data Element Name: Clinical Indication for Platelets
Collected For: BM-04a, BM-04b,
Definition:Documentation by the physician/advance practice nurse/physician assistant (physician/APN/PA) of the clinical indication for the platelet transfusion event.
Suggested Data Collection Question:What was the clinical indication documented by the physician/APN/PA for the platelet transfusion event?
Format:
Length:1
Type:Numeric
Occurs:1 - 3
Allowable Values:

Select the indication for the platelet transfusion event:

1    Bleeding

2    No bleeding, but scheduled for invasive procedure with documentation of thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunction

3    No bleeding, but with documentation of thrombocytopenia

4    Other

5    No documentation of clinical indication for the platelet transfusion

Notes for Abstraction:
  • The clinical indication for the transfusion must be documented within 24 hours after the start of the transfusion.
  • Select "1" if there is documentation of ‘hemorrhage’ or a 'massive transfusion protocol' was used.
  • Select the first three platelet transfusion events after hospital arrival for abstraction.
  • If there is an indication, but there is no documentation of "thrombocytopenia", "low platelet count" or "platelet dysfunction" by the physician, PA, or APN, select "4".
Suggested Data Sources:

ONLY PHYSICIAN/APN/PA DOCUMENTATION OF THE CLINICAL INDICATION FOR ADMINISTERING PLASMA:

  • Anesthesia record
  • Consultation notes
  • Emergency department record
  • History and physical
  • Physician orders
  • Progress notes
Additional Notes:
Guidelines for Abstraction:
Inclusion Exclusion
None None

Clinical Indication for Platelets
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010B)
Discharges 10-01-10 (4Q10) through 03-31-11 (1Q11)