57126-5
SurveysVolume of nursing delivery unit or service panel [NMMDS]
Definition
The number of nursing encounters with related hours for direct and indirect activities that can be associated with the provision of care to a client for a unit or service during a reporting period. The volume of nursing care is determined by combining a type of encounter with a type of nursing provider with a type of client and then either the designated number of hours per encounter, maximum number of encounters possible or actual number of encounters on a unit for a reporting period. An encounter is an interaction between a provider and a client for the direct provision of health care service(s).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Volume of nursing delivery unit or service panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Nursing unit}
Scale Type
-
Method Type
NMMDS
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.NMMDS
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 57126-5?
LOINC code 57126-5 identifies "Volume of nursing delivery unit or service panel [NMMDS]". The number of nursing encounters with related hours for direct and indirect activities that can be associated with the provision of care to a client for a unit or service during a reporting period. The volume of nursing care is determined by combining a type of encounter with a type of nursing provider with a type of client and then either the designated number of hours per encounter, maximum number of encounters possible or actual number of encounters on a unit for a reporting period. An encounter is an interaction between a provider and a client for the direct provision of health care service(s).
What does 57126-5 measure?
This code measures Volume of nursing delivery unit or service panel in {Nursing unit}. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.NMMDS class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.