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The future of surgery today.
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tripartite mission of education, innovation,
and excellent clinical care.
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Clinical CareSurgery Grand Rounds Lecture
Thursday, June 13, 7:30 am, Sanger Hall 1-044
"Clinical Documentation Improvements — Mortality Risk & PSIs"
Guest Lecturer for this week is Jaime Bohl, MD, FACS, FASCRS Associate Professor and Chair, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, VCU Department of Surgery
Dr. Bohl
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role accurate documentation and coding play in calculating Vizient Expected Mortality rates
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the Top 10 Vizient mortality variables that contribute to Vizient Expected Mortality rates in the Department of Surgery
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) and their contribution to quality measure performance.
