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Number of days that a patient had a [[CAM positive (TISS Item)|positive CAM score]] per 1000 patient-days. | Number of days that a patient had a [[CAM positive (TISS Item)|positive CAM score]] per 1000 patient-days. | ||
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Total CAM positive days in a given period | |||
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Revision as of 16:03, 1 December 2021
Nurse reported CAM positive days
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| Indicator: | Delirium days |
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| Program: | Critical Care |
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| Reports: | Critical Care Program Quality Indicator Report, STB ICUs VAP Rate, CLIBSI Rate Summary |
QI domain
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Significance
Delirium is associated with worse patient outcomes and higher costs. Factors associated with delirium prevalence include patient mix and severity of illness, and structural and process related aspects of ICU care. Need to examine compliance with CAM testing in each unit when interpreting delirium prevalence.
Sampling Plan / Procedure
100 % of all patients monitored for CAM positive as indicated by the presence of this TISS items: T9 - CAM positive (TISS Item)
Inclusion Criteria
100 % of all patients monitored for CAM positive as indicated by the presence of this TISS items: T9 - CAM positive (TISS Item)
Exclusion Criteria
Patients who are not on deliruis consition.
Frequency
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Definition and Derivation
Number of days that a patient had a positive CAM score per 1000 patient-days.
Numerator
Total CAM positive days in a given period
Denominator
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Data Sources
SAS Program
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Report Users
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