DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
ecqm.dataelement

Venous Foot Pumps Vfp Applied

Description:
Clinical Focus: This set of values identifies patients who have a venous foot pump device applied for VTE prophylaxis.
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify patients who have a venous foot pump device applied for VTE prophylaxis. Using the Quality Data Model, this particular element will map to the Device category.
Inclusion Criteria: Only use codes which represent venous foot pump devices which are used for VTE prophylaxis.
Exclusion Criteria: None
Subject constrained to the Venous foot pumps (VFP)
QDM Datatype: DeviceApplied

Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the device indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in use, or impacts or alters the treatment, care plan, or encounter (e.g., an antithrombotic device has been placed on the patient's legs to prevent thromboembolism, or a cardiac pacemaker is in place). Timing: The Relevant Period addresses: startTime – When the device is inserted or first used stopTime – when the device is removed or last used

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