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Flu and Pneumonia Data Elements

With winter officially upon us, here is some important information regarding flu and pneumonia data elements. Flu vaccine • M1040, influenza vaccine, and M1045, reason influenza vaccine received • Data elements apply at transfer and discharge if the episode overlapped the flu season (October 1 through March 31) • Data element asks about flu vaccine [...]

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How should we develop our immunization policy around OASIS-C?

Q: We are already in flu season and  H1N1 is prevalent. Our agency is trying to come up with a firm immunization policy. How should we develop the program around OASIS-C? A: First, here is the information about vaccinations in OASIS-C.  There are four vaccination-related items. M1040 and M1045 address influenza. M1040 asking whether the [...]

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