Table 1.
History Rule | IF a past history of CHF was recorded in the Problem List or CHF was a diagnosis in a prior Discharge List |
Chest X-ray Rule | IF a Chest X-ray was ordered within 28 days of an echocardiogram (ECHO) |
ECHO Rule | IF an ECHO was ordered within 7 days of a Chest X-ray |
IV Lasix Rule | IF a single dose of intravenous furosemide or bumetanide was ordered |
AICD Rule | If an order for AICD was entered. |
AICD: Automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator