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Ambulatory surgery patients with appropriate method of hair removal

CBE ID
0515
1.4 Project
Patient Safety, Phase 3
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of ASC admissions with appropriate surgical site hair removal.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      ASC admissions with surgical site hair removal with a razor or clippers from the scrotal area, or with clippers or depilatory cream from all other surgical sites

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All ASC admissions with surgical site hair removal

    • Exclusions

      ASC admissions who perform their own hair removal

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Safety Project 2015-2017, Phase 3
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date