HTN ASSESSMENT BP >160/100         No.  66           

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Print Name:                   HTN Assess for Elevated BP>160/100

 

Class:                        LOCAL

 

Sponsor:                     

 

Review Date:                 

 

Usage:                        CPRS

 

Related VA-* Reminder:       

 

Reminder Dialog:              HTN ELEVATED BP>160/100

 

Priority:                    

 

Reminder Description:

    This reminder is due every 3 months for patients whose last DBP was >99

    or the last SBP was > 159 and the patient has a diagnosis of HTN. 

    

    The reminder becomes not applicable if a BP lower than 160/100 is

    entered,

    

    The reminder is resolved by recording at least one intervention from each

    of the 2 lists below. 

    

    Medication   (reminder term HTN MEDICATION INTERVENTIONS)

      HTN MEDICATIONS ADJUSTED              (HF)

      HTN MED CHANGES NOT NEEDED            (HF)

      HTN MED CHANGES NOT WARRANTED OTHER   (HF)

      HTN REFUSAL OF MED INTERVENTION       (HF)

    

    Education  (reminder term HTN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS)

      HTN Lifestyle Modifications             (ED)

      HTN LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED (HF)

      HTN Medication Adherence                (ED)

      HTN NO EDUC INTERVENTION WARRANTED      (HF)

    

    The reminder becomes not applicable for 6 months if the health factor of

    INCORRECT HTN DIAGNOSIS is entered.