Core Measures that cover the treatment of surgical patient for TKR,THR OR Hip Fx, Hysterectomy,Colon Surgery

To be discontinued within 24 hours after the anesthesia end time.

The term prep is not synonymous with

Except for Vancomycin the appropriate timing for this med is 60 minutes prior to incision

These standards are the _____ care expected for inpatients.

May be mechanical and/or pharmacological and requires a physician order

Appropriate admin time is 120 min. prior to incision

Proper task for hair removal

Antibiotics are to be discontinued within this time of anesthesia end time.

They track a variety of evidence-based, scientifically researched standards of care which have been shown to result in improved clinical outcomes for patients.

All urinary catheters placed intra-operatively must be removed by the end of...

If patient is taking this at home, need documentation of last dose

Should be applied/administered within 24 hours before surgery to 24 hours after surgery

This common medication requires a trough prior to the 4th dose

Failure to perform in Core Measures affects how we are___for services

Nothing to eat or drink

Form used for anesthesia consent

These "unique" identifiers are located on the armband

The number of days that the F/C can be left without special physician documentation

Heart Failure, AMI, Pneumonia, Stroke, Surgery(TKR, THR, or hip fx., Hysterectomy, Colon Surgery

Mechanical prophylaxis for VTE

Expectation for a beta blocker is for 24 hours prior to surgery AND for

Sometimes known as the 5th vital sign

If a beta-blocker is not continued for 2 days post-op, these must be documented by the physician

Core Measure Data is submitted to medicade/medicare for reimbursement and ___