Medication Documentation for Elective Outpatient Surgery Patients
Clinicians are responsible for documenting all medications and allergies before performing a procedure on a patient, to reduce medication errors and adverse drug events. Hospitals report on their practices and procedures ensuring medication safety can help ensure a safer procedure.
Time Period Covered
- 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019
Patients Included in the Measure
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Outpatients (Patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day)
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Adults and Children