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Which intervention to preclude harm was required? (ASC)

Which intervention to preclude harm was required? (ASC)

Description

Determination of the intervention(s) performed as a result of the adverse event in order to preclude harm.

On-Screen Instructions

Field Type

Checkbox (multiselect)

Responses


Prolonged postoperative stay

Includes

  • Additional time in the facility for monitoring or observation

Excludes

  • Hospitalization – if hospitalization was required, the patient suffered harm

  • Prolonged stay in the facility for additional surgery or other invasive procedure. If an additional surgery or other invasive procedure is required, the patient suffered harm


Monitoring, including observation, physiological examination, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, and/or imaging studies

Includes

  • Observation

  • Physiological examination

  • Laboratory testing

  • Phlebotomy

  • Imaging studies

Excludes


Medication therapy (excluding administration of rescue drug or antidote)

Includes

  • Change in pre-incident dose or route

Excludes

  • Administration of a rescue drug or antidote. If a rescue drug or antidote was required, the patient suffered harm.


Other intervention (please describe)


Guide for Use

History

Start Date

2012

End Date

n/a

Change History

n/a

Field Name

preclude_harm