Validation of AHRQ's Patient Safety Indicator for Accidental Puncture or Laceration

Abstract

This study examined whether clinical evidence in medical records confirms ICD-9-CM diagnoses that identify the Patient Safety Indicator (PSI) accidental puncture or laceration (APL), and examined the utility of procedure codes in identifying patients who suffered an APL.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA434262

Entities

People

  • Brian Gallagher
  • Edward L. Hannan
  • Liyi Cen

Organizations

  • United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abdomen
  • Biliary Tract
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Indicators
  • Intestines
  • Medical Personnel
  • New York
  • Physicians
  • Public Health
  • Small Intestine
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Validation
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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