Shannon Wright
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For alphanumeric/"Varchar" fields (e.g., 15), do we left pad with spaces, or do we simply submit up to the indicated number characters?
Left padding with spaces or other characters is not necessary. For alphanumeric/"Varchar" fields, submit up to the indicated number of characters.
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Should I report patients who have been transferred within the same facility as one or two cases when submitting data?
Hospitals that have within hospital transfer patients (i.e., patient transferred from one unit to another within the same hospital) should report the case as it is collected in the EHR. For example...
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How often will the data dictionary be updated?
To view the current schedule for the release of data dictionary updates, please visit the Data Dictionary page of the Portal. Updates to the Data Dictionary will be kept to a minimum and will be re...
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How do I know which version of the data dictionary to use for a submission period?
The appropriate data dictionary version must be used to report cases for the corresponding discharge dates. Data dictionary versions and corresponding discharge dates can be found on the Data Dicti...
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For the purposes of reporting to NYSDOH, how is sepsis defined?
For the purpose of this data collection and reporting effort, sepsis is defined as two separate sepsis populations: severe sepsis and septic shock. These are defined by ICD-10-CM codes listed in th...
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I am the new coordinator for the sepsis project. How can I get a username and password?
In most circumstances, your facility's Primary User is responsible for requesting additional secondary accounts for your facility, as well as promoting a Secondary User to the role of Primary User....
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Comparing Providers
When you select "compare these" from the "My Providers" box, the first page shown includes the results for the first measure listed for all bookmarked providers. If you clear all bookmarked provide...
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Finding a Provider by Location
In the 'Find a Provider Near You' map search box, type a city or zip code and click enter. All providers located near that location will be displayed on the map - represented by icons. Hovering ov...
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Does the NYSDOH mandate that hospitals report through the Sepsis Data Collection Portal?
Yes. Each acute care hospital in New York that provides care to patients with sepsis is required by amendment of Title 10 of the New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations (Sections 405.2 and 405....
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What is the role of a Primary User?
Primary Users are able to add Secondary User accounts, assign new Primary Users, and reactivate suspended accounts associated with their designated facility. Primary Users are also able to submit d...