77555-1
SurveysAverage distance to access a patient in a Report Period [NMMDS]
Definition
Average distance in meters (e.g. 30 m) to access a client or patient per encounter in a reporting period. It is calculated by taking the total distance for accessing patients for all encounters [LOINC: 77554-4] divided by the total number of encounters in a reporting period [LOINC: 77551-0].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Mean distance to access a patient
Property
Len
Time Aspect
RptPeriod^mean
System
{Nursing unit}
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
NMMDS
Details
Class
SURVEY.NMMDS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77555-1?
LOINC code 77555-1 identifies "Average distance to access a patient in a Report Period [NMMDS]". Average distance in meters (e.g. 30 m) to access a client or patient per encounter in a reporting period. It is calculated by taking the total distance for accessing patients for all encounters [LOINC: 77554-4] divided by the total number of encounters in a reporting period [LOINC: 77551-0].
What does 77555-1 measure?
This code measures Mean distance to access a patient in {Nursing unit}. It belongs to the 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.