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ActPriority      [2.16.840.1.113883.5.7]

Description:

A set of codes (e.g., for routine, emergency), specifying the urgency under which the Act happened, can happen, is happening, is intended to happen, or is requested/demanded to happen.

Lvl- Typ Concept Code
  Head Code-defined Value Set
Print Name Definition, Properties, Relationships
0-L A ASAP

Definition:

As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.

0-L CR callback results

Definition:

Filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results. (Was "C" in HL7 verion 2.3's reporting priority.)

0-S CS
 v:ActPriorityCallback
callback for scheduling

Definition:

Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)

Concept Relationships:
  Generalizes (derived): CSP CSR

1-L CSP callback placer for scheduling

Definition:

Filler should contact the placer to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)

Concept Relationships:
  Specializes: CS

1-L CSR contact recipient for scheduling

Definition:

Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)

Concept Relationships:
  Specializes: CS

0-L EL elective

Definition:

Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.

0-L EM emergency

Definition:

An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.

0-L P preop

Definition:

Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery. When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service. When the order is placed, a message can be generated indicating the time needed for the service so that it is not ordered in conflict with a scheduled operation.

0-L PRN as needed

Definition:

An "as needed" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need. This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition.

0-L R routine

Definition:

Routine service, do at usual work hours.

0-L RR rush reporting

Definition:

A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.

0-L S stat

Definition:

With highest priority (e.g., emergency).

0-L T timing critical

Definition:

It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).

0-L UD use as directed

Definition:

Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.

0-L UR urgent

Definition:

Calls for prompt action.


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