LOINC Code 77226-9: Workload dimensions panel [NMMDS]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Workload dimensions panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Nursing unit}.{Job position}.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Subset
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: NMMDS

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Workload dimensions panel [NMMDS]
• Workload dimensions panel
• This panel contains information on the time load, mental effort load and psychological stress load experienced by nursing staff while working on a unit/service.
• Nursing Management Minimum Data Set; Pan; PANEL.SURVEY.NMMDS; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.NMMDS

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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