74159-5

LOINC code 74159-5 identifies "Work schedule NIOSH". Describes an individual's typical arrangement of working hours for an occupation. For example, work schedule may capture that an individual typically works a regular day shift, evening shift, or night shift. It can also specify if an individual has an irregular schedule such as a rotating shift, split shift, etc. In healthcare settings, knowledge of a patient's typical work schedule may assist in diagnosis of healthcare issues related to irregular work hours or sleep patterns. It may also assist in determining appropriate treatment and prevention plans that will coordinate with the patient's work schedule.

This code measures Work schedule in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX class in the LOINC classification.

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.