Study Outcomes and Definitions
| Outcome . | Definition . | Goal . |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient LOS (primary) | LOS (h) | ↓ |
| Early administration of bronchodilator via MDI | MDI: (1) ordered at admission, (2) first ordered at 1-h frequency, or (3) first ordered at 2-h frequency | ↑ |
| Screening for secondhand tobacco smoke exposure | Documented screening for secondhand tobacco smoke exposure | ↑ |
| Referral of caregivers to smoking cessation resources | Documented referral to cessation resources for caretakers who screen positive for tobacco use | ↑ |
| Hospital readmission within 7 d of discharge (balancing) | Hospital readmission for any cause within 7 d of hospital discharge | — |
| ED revisit within 7 d of discharge (balancing) | ED revisit for any cause within 7 d of hospital discharge | — |
| Outcome . | Definition . | Goal . |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient LOS (primary) | LOS (h) | ↓ |
| Early administration of bronchodilator via MDI | MDI: (1) ordered at admission, (2) first ordered at 1-h frequency, or (3) first ordered at 2-h frequency | ↑ |
| Screening for secondhand tobacco smoke exposure | Documented screening for secondhand tobacco smoke exposure | ↑ |
| Referral of caregivers to smoking cessation resources | Documented referral to cessation resources for caretakers who screen positive for tobacco use | ↑ |
| Hospital readmission within 7 d of discharge (balancing) | Hospital readmission for any cause within 7 d of hospital discharge | — |
| ED revisit within 7 d of discharge (balancing) | ED revisit for any cause within 7 d of hospital discharge | — |
—, no change.