DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
ecqm.dataelement

Labor

Description:
Clinical Focus: This set of values represent the concept of labor.
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify that a patient is in labor. Using the Quality Data Model, this particular element will map to the 'Physical Exam' category.
Inclusion Criteria: Include SNOMED CT codes that identify onset and establishment of labor.
Exclusion Criteria: Exclude codes describing later stages of labor and latent labor.
ObservableCode constrained to codes in the Labor valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.281).
QDM Datatype: Assessment

Assessment is a resource used to define specific observations that clinicians use to guide treatment of the patient. An assessment can be a single question, or observable entity with an expected response, an organized collection of questions intended to solicit information from patients, providers or other individuals, or a single observable entity that is part of such a collection of questions.