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Ambulatory surgery patients with appropriate method of hair removal

CBE ID
0515
1.4 Project
Patient Safety, Phase 3
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement 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
    • Steward
      ASC Quality Collaboration
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
      Steward Organization Copyright

      None