Definition: This field describes the urgency of the request. The following values are suggested (the default for Priority is R):
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S |
= |
Stat. |
With highest priority |
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A |
= |
ASAP |
Fill after S orders |
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R |
= |
Routine. |
Default |
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P |
= |
Preop | |
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C |
= |
Callback | |
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T |
= |
Timing critical. |
A request implying that it is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time, e.g., for a trough antimicrobial level. |
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PRN |
= |
As Needed |
If using the value "T" (timing critical), the degree of criticality can be specified thus:
Format:
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TS<integer> |
= |
timing critical within <integer> seconds |
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TM<integer> |
= |
timing critical within <integer> minutes |
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TH<integer> |
= |
timing critical within <integer> hours |
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TD<integer> |
= |
timing critical within <integer> days |
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TW<integer> |
= |
timing critical within <integer> weeks |
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TL<integer> |
= |
timing critical within <integer> months |
For the sequential orders specification, these values specify the time criticality with which the predecessor order must be followed by the given order.
The priority component may repeat; separate repeating values with the repeat delimiter separated by a space.