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.
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Level
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Code
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Display
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Definition
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| 1 |
A
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ASAP |
As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.
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| 1 |
CR
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callback results |
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.)
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| 1 |
CS
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callback for scheduling |
Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
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| 2 |
CSP
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callback placer for scheduling |
Filler should contact the placer to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
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| 2 |
CSR
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contact recipient for scheduling |
Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
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| 1 |
EL
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elective |
Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
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| 1 |
EM
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emergency |
An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
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| 1 |
P
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preop |
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.
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| 1 |
PRN
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as needed |
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.
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| 1 |
R
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routine |
Routine service, do at usual work hours.
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| 1 |
RR
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rush reporting |
A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.
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| 1 |
S
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stat |
With highest priority (e.g. emergency).
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| 1 |
T
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timing critical |
It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level).
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| 1 |
UD
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use as directed |
Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.
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| 1 |
UR
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urgent |
Calls for prompt action.
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