Team Meeting June 12 2008: Difference between revisions
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===Questions/Concerns Submitted so far=== | ===Questions/Concerns Submitted so far=== | ||
# Clarify definition for Hypotension NYD- it says not due to shock or post-op in the code book we don't know when to use this. Why can't we just have hypotension NYD for a code? In other words if patients don't meet the specific criteria for septic shock or hypovolemic shock or cardiogenic shock it would be NYD. | # Clarify definition for Hypotension NYD- it says not due to shock or post-op in the code book we don't know when to use this. Why can't we just have hypotension NYD for a code? In other words if patients don't meet the specific criteria for septic shock or hypovolemic shock or cardiogenic shock it would be NYD. | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition Septic Shock | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition Cardiogenic Shock | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition Cardiac Arrests-It's impossible to see how many occur right before admission to Medicine as some patients are admitted to medicine bypassing ICU | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition Violent behavior code - supposed to be 2nd to dementia but is used for anyone who is violent | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition Panelling or Discharge Planning why does it say in the code book primary reason for admission to ward bed? | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition | ||
#* | #* Muscle deconditioning | ||
#* | #* Pain Control - non post op | ||
#* | #* Pain Control - post op - we feel it is highly overused | ||
# Clarify definition | # Clarify definition Palliative Care - need criteria to follow | ||
# | # Acute coronary insufficiency and Unstable angina (151, 152) - description in code book should be reversed | ||
# There currently is no codes for: hematuria- we have lots of people who are getting CBI for hematuria NYD | # There currently is no codes for: hematuria- we have lots of people who are getting CBI for hematuria NYD | ||
#* either add to | #* either add to :Category:Diagnoses we are not coding or make Hematuria NYD]] | ||
# Regarding the KATZ | # Regarding the KATZ Activities of Daily Living|ADL | ||
## assessment for feeding; when a person arrives to the unit within the first 24 hours NPO either for a test or for GI Bleed does this qualify as Dependant? The KATZ says 'Dependant is assistance to eat; does not eat (I interpret this to include NPO); must be fed; fed partly or completely by NG or IV. | ## assessment for feeding; when a person arrives to the unit within the first 24 hours NPO either for a test or for GI Bleed does this qualify as Dependant? The KATZ says 'Dependant is assistance to eat; does not eat (I interpret this to include NPO); must be fed; fed partly or completely by NG or IV. | ||
## Continence for assessment; does the use of a foley from home or within the first 24 hours qualify as Dependant. The KATZ states "Dependant as assistance; incontinent or cathether used (as with the use of a foley). | ## Continence for assessment; does the use of a foley from home or within the first 24 hours qualify as Dependant. The KATZ states "Dependant as assistance; incontinent or cathether used (as with the use of a foley). | ||
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#Does a foly quality as dependent? ''No if it is for convenience.'' | #Does a foly quality as dependent? ''No if it is for convenience.'' | ||
#If a patient has a preexisting cognitive impairment what should their GCS be? ''If they are operating at their regular level of functionality it should be 15.'' | #If a patient has a preexisting cognitive impairment what should their GCS be? ''If they are operating at their regular level of functionality it should be 15.'' | ||
#If their is not a clearly recorded previous stroke or MI but the EKG interpretation or CT scan reports a prior event should it still be recorded as a commorbidity? | #If their is not a clearly recorded previous stroke or MI but the EKG interpretation or CT scan reports a prior event should it still be recorded as a commorbidity? [[Yes]] | ||
'''Questions to Trish''' | '''Questions to Trish''' | ||