QA Infection VAP: Difference between revisions

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Patient from other ICU with VAP: implied by rule to code only for acquired
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=== Don't use TMP as notes ===
=== Don't use TMP as notes ===
Please do not enter this TMP until you have actually confirmed a DX of [[VAP]] exists. Use the [[Notes field]] on you laptop as a reminder if needed.  
Please do not enter this TMP until you have actually confirmed a DX of [[VAP]] exists. Use the [[Notes field]] on you laptop as a reminder if needed.  
=== Patient from other ICU with VAP ===
If Patient already has a VAP present on admission to your unit, don't enter tmp. (see [[VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia#VAP Attribution Transfer Rule]].


=== Dates ===
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