77561-9
SurveysDistance required to gather essential resources for all patient encounters in a Report Period [NMMDS]
Definition
The total distance in meters (e.g. 3600 m) associated with gathering essential resources for a patient/client for all encounters in a reporting period. Encounters are interactions between providers and a patients for the direct provision of health care service(s). Essential resources are information, supplies, equipment and personnel needed for the patient encounter.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Distance required to gather essential resources for all patient encounters
Property
Len
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
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 77561-9?
LOINC code 77561-9 identifies "Distance required to gather essential resources for all patient encounters in a Report Period [NMMDS]". The total distance in meters (e.g. 3600 m) associated with gathering essential resources for a patient/client for all encounters in a reporting period. Encounters are interactions between providers and a patients for the direct provision of health care service(s). Essential resources are information, supplies, equipment and personnel needed for the patient encounter.
What does 77561-9 measure?
This code measures Distance required to gather essential resources for all patient encounters 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.