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  • Health Informatics
  • Trauma Care

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  • Accurate documentation of patient code status (e.g., Do Not Resuscitate [DNR], Full Code [FC]) is critical for effective patient care and resource allocation in trauma centers.
  • Missing or inaccurate code status documentation can lead to suboptimal medical interventions and ethical dilemmas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of daily code status updates on reducing documentation errors in a Level 1 Trauma hospital.
  • To investigate changes in patient preferences for DNR versus FC status during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study analyzed electronic medical records (EHR) from March 2019 to December 2022.
  • Code status documentation was compared between historical data and a system incorporating daily updates post-admission for ICU and Emergency Department (ED) patients.

Main Results:

  • Daily updates significantly reduced missing code status documentation, with greater effectiveness observed in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) compared to Emergency Departments (EDs).
  • Approximately 20% of patients without a documented code status opted for DNR under the daily update system.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, a notable decrease in DNR selections and an increase in FC selections were observed among ICU patients.

Conclusions:

  • Regular code status updates and patient discussions are vital for improving care and resource management in critical care settings.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic influenced patient preferences, leading to a trend towards full code status, necessitating flexible documentation protocols.
  • Enhanced patient education regarding the implications of DNR and FC decisions is crucial for informed choices that align with individual values, especially during health crises.