Delirium days

Nurse reported CAM positive days

Indicators
Indicator:	Delirium days
Created/Raw:	created
Program:	Critical Care
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Reports:	Critical Care Program Quality Indicator Report, STB ICUs VAP Rate, CLIBSI Rate Summary

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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

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.

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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

Total Patient Days in a given period

Data Sources

• CAM positive (TISS Item)

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