Critical Care Indicators (CCI)

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What is a Critical Care Indicator (CCI)?
A flag placed on a patient's Medical Record to identify those at high risk.
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Which CCI types are covered in the slides?
VIP/DNA, ARO/MDR, and AVB.
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Where are CCIs displayed in MEDITECH?
Throughout the system and on system-generated reports.
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What symbol appears before a patient's name for a CCI?
An asterisk.
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What symbol is used for VIP/DNA patients?
A small lowercase c.
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How are CCI requests processed?
Through MEDITECH Order Entry.
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Who initiates or enters a CCI request?
It depends on the type of CCI.
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Who finalizes CCIs in MEDITECH?
Registration / Health Records.
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When does the CCI pop-up appear?
After Registration / Health Records has processed the CCI Order Entry.
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What does the CCI alert identify?
The type of CCI on the patient's chart.
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What should be done when sending or faxing information about a patient with a CCI?
Stamp the forms with a CCI stamp if available.
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What physical visual alerts are used for a CCI?
A purple dot on the patient admission sheet followed by a purple sheet of paper.
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What does AVB stand for?
Aggressive / Violent Behaviour.
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What does an AVB alert indicate?
The potential for harm a patient may pose to themselves, staff, or others.
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Which emergency code is associated with AVB?
Code White.
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What physical indicators are used for AVB?
A purple indicator on the chart spine and Kardex, and a ward sign directing visitors to check in at the nursing station.
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Where is the AVB alert also entered?
In the computer system.
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Who completes the Risk Profile Alert Process/Assessment?
Clinical staff.
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Who initiates the AVB order?
Clinical staff.
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When can the Unit Clerk enter the AVB Order Entry?
After a verbal order from clinical staff or after the Risk Profile Alert Process/Assessment form is completed.
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Who finalizes the AVB entry?
Registration / Health Records.
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What MEDITECH category is used when entering an AVB CCI?
?CCI / F9 to look up the Critical Care Indicator order.
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What Order Dr. should be used for a nursing order?
NURSING.
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What procedure is selected for AVB CCI entry?
Add/Remove Critical Care Indicator.
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What action is selected for a new AVB CCI?
ADD.
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How do you find the AVB CCI option?
Use F9 in the CCI field and select AVB — Aggressive / Violent Behaviour.
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Where should the Unit Clerk obtain the reason for an AVB CCI?
Check with staff.
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How many AVB risk levels are displayed in the drop-down menu?
10.
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How do you select the AVB Risk Level?
Use F9 and check the CCI form or ask staff which level to select.
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How do you select the requester for an AVB CCI?
Use F9 and select the requester.
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What should be entered in the Location field for an AVB CCI?
The unit where the patient is located.
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How is an AVB CCI request saved?
Press F12 or select Save.
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Where is the AVB CCI request sent after saving?
Registration.