Multiple Encounter: Difference between revisions

No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 4: Line 4:
The [[data processor]] runs a set of checks during vetting that attempts to find and make consistent the records for patients encountered previously. See ''which article''?  
The [[data processor]] runs a set of checks during vetting that attempts to find and make consistent the records for patients encountered previously. See ''which article''?  


If a patient is never discharged in between encounters, patient may be a ''[[Continuous Stay]]''. See that article for definitions.
If a patient is never discharged in between encounters, patient may be a '''[[Continuous Stay]]'''. See that article for definitions.


If a patient is discharged and then admitted again at a later time, but soon after the last hospital stay, they may qualify as ''[[Re-admission]]''. See that article for definitions.
If a patient is discharged and then admitted again at a later time, but soon after the last hospital stay, they may qualify as '''[[Re-admission]]'''. See that article for definitions.


Need to address:  
Need to address: