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

• Outpatients (Patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day)

• Adults and Children