Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010B
| Data Element Name: | Pre-transfusion Hematocrit |
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| Collected For: | BM-02, |
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| Definition: | Documentation of the closest hematocrit (hct) completed prior to the RBC transfusion event. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | What was documented as the closest pre-transfusion hct prior to the RBC transfusion event? |
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| Format: | | Length: | 4 |
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| Type: | Alphanumeric |
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| Occurs: | 1 - 3 |
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| Allowable Values: |
Enter the patient’s closest hematocrit result (number only, reported in percent) performed prior to the RBC transfusion event.
UTD = Unable to Determine
- For abstraction, select either the pre-transfusion hematocrit or the hemoglobin result; both are not required.
- Select the hematocrit result that is associated with the RBC Event ID selected for abstraction.
- When recording the allowable value, input 18.6 if the patient’s hematocrit is 18.6%.
- The result must be completed within 24 hours prior to the start of the RBC transfusion event selected for abstraction.
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| Notes for Abstraction: |
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
- Consultation notes
- Emergency department record
- History and physical
- Laboratory report
- Progress notes
- Operative report
- Blood administration form
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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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Pre-transfusion Hematocrit
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010B)
Discharges 10-01-10 (4Q10) through 03-31-11 (1Q11)
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