77562-7
SurveysAverage distance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter in a Report Period [NMMDS]
Definition
Average distance in meters (e.g. 30 m) required to gather essential resources for an encounter. It is calculated by taking the total distance to gather resources for all patient encounters [LOINC: 77561-9] divided by the total number of encounters in a reporting period [LOINC: 77551-0].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Mean distance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter
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 77562-7?
LOINC code 77562-7 identifies "Average distance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter in a Report Period [NMMDS]". Average distance in meters (e.g. 30 m) required to gather essential resources for an encounter. It is calculated by taking the total distance to gather resources for all patient encounters [LOINC: 77561-9] divided by the total number of encounters in a reporting period [LOINC: 77551-0].
What does 77562-7 measure?
This code measures Mean distance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter 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.