Unit Mortality
Percent ICU deaths per calendar month
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| Indicator: | Unit Mortality |
| Created/Raw: | Created |
| Program: | Critical Care |
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| Reports: | Critical Care Program Quality Indicator Report, Directors Quarterly and Annual Report (Critical Care), Directors Quarterly and Annual Report (Medicine) |
QI domain
- Safe
- Effective
Significance
Mortality is heavily influenced by case mix and severity of illness. Any differences in mortality between units or over time should be examined for differences in patient population first. Other Factors affecting mortality include structural and process-related aspects of care.
Sampling Plan / Procedure
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Inclusion Criteria
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Exclusion Criteria
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Frequency
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Definition and Derivation
Percent ICU deaths per calendar month
Numerator
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Allan says don't include Brain death admits in the numerator or denominator ? |
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Data Sources
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Does this also consider any of the Diagnosis implying death? |
SAS Program
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Report Users
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