VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Difference between revisions
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****I have found the same as Laura re: sometimes the MD is saying VAP when it does not meet our criteria; so, I code it as a HAP. If it meets our criteria of VAP I code it as VAP and discuss with the charge/bedside nurse or MD on shift in the unit (usually not the attending)[[User:Mlaporte|Mlaporte]] 16:52, 3 February 2011 (CST) | ****I have found the same as Laura re: sometimes the MD is saying VAP when it does not meet our criteria; so, I code it as a HAP. If it meets our criteria of VAP I code it as VAP and discuss with the charge/bedside nurse or MD on shift in the unit (usually not the attending)[[User:Mlaporte|Mlaporte]] 16:52, 3 February 2011 (CST) | ||
****Need further feedback from other ICU's. Dr. Bojan Paunovic who is the acting ICU director had asked the question.--[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 19:35, 3 February 2011 (CST) | ****Need further feedback from other ICU's. Dr. Bojan Paunovic who is the acting ICU director had asked the question.--[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 19:35, 3 February 2011 (CST) | ||
==Integrity Check== | |||
#A VAP DATE should not be BEFORE admit date or AFTER a unit DISCHARGE date. | |||
[[Category:Diagnosis Coding]] | [[Category:Diagnosis Coding]] | ||
[[Category: Pneumonia]] | [[Category: Pneumonia]] | ||