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First temperature measured within one hour of admission to the NICU.

CBE ID
0481
1.4 Project
Perinatal and Reproductive Health Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2012
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percent of NICU admissions with a birth weight of 501-1500g with a first temperature taken within 1 hour of NICU admission.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Infants 501 to 1500 grams with first temperature taken within 1 hr of NICU
      admission

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Infants whose birth weight is between 501 and 1500 grams who are admitted to a NICU in the reporting hospital.

    • Exclusions

      1. Infants outside the birth weight range 501 to 1500 grams.
      2. Outborn infants admitted more than 28 days after birth.
      3. Outborn infants who have been home prior to admission.
      4. Infants not admitted to the NICU.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Perinatal and Reproductive Health Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date