| Code |
Display |
Definition |
A |
ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat |
ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat |
CR |
Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results |
Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results |
CS |
Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. |
Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. |
CSP |
Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service |
Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service |
CSR |
Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service |
Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service |
EL |
Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival. |
Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival. |
EM |
Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action |
Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action |
P |
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 |
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. |
PRN |
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. |
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. |
R |
Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours |
Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours |
RR |
Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible |
Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible |
S |
Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency). |
Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency). |
T |
Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level). |
Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level). |
UD |
Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber. |
Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber. |
UR |
Urgent - Calls for prompt action |
Urgent - Calls for prompt action |