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CDC's Comment for draft USCDI v6
The inclusion of "Mother’s Maiden Name" as a data element in USCDI v6 is essential for reinforcing patient matching protocols, particularly in neonatal care where infants may not yet have an assigned name. The significance of “Mother’s Maiden Name” in patient matching and deduplication is highlighted in the publication titled "Consolidating Demographic Records and Vaccination Event Records," authored by the Modeling of Immunization Registry Operations Workgroup (MIROW) under the American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA). This identifier serves as a critical piece of information that enhances the precision and reliability of patient identification across healthcare systems, especially when standard identifiers fall short.
In scenarios where common names or birthdates are shared among patients, the mother's maiden name offers an invaluable additional reference point to mitigate misidentification risks and ensure patient safety. Incorporating "Mother’s Maiden Name" into patient records significantly reduces the incidence of duplicate records, addressing a prevalent challenge that compromises administrative efficiency, data integrity, and clinical outcomes.
As healthcare delivery becomes increasingly integrated and reliant on seamless information exchange, robust patient identification mechanisms become more crucial than ever. The integration of "Mother’s Maiden Name" into USCDI v6 will bolster these identification efforts. Its adoption will substantially elevate the accuracy and security of patient matching processes, thereby fortifying the overall quality and safety of healthcare services. Urgent consideration for this inclusion is recommended to enhance patient safety initiatives across healthcare systems.
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CDC's comment for proposed inclusion in USCDI v7
We propose the inclusion of "Mother’s Maiden Name" as a data element in USCDI v7 due to its critical role in enhancing patient matching protocols, particularly in neonatal care where infants may not yet have an assigned name. This identifier serves as an essential reference point that improves the precision and reliability of patient identification across healthcare systems, especially in situations where standard identifiers, such as names or birthdates, may be insufficient.
The use of "Mother’s Maiden Name" is particularly valuable in mitigating misidentification risks, which can occur when patients share common names or birthdates. By providing an additional layer of identification, this data element helps ensure patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors in clinical settings.
Incorporating "Mother’s Maiden Name" into patient records significantly reduces the incidence of duplicate records, a prevalent challenge that undermines administrative efficiency, data integrity, and clinical outcomes. As healthcare delivery becomes increasingly integrated and reliant on seamless information exchange, robust patient identification mechanisms are more crucial than ever.
Furthermore, the inclusion of "Mother’s Maiden Name" aligns with best practices in data management and patient safety initiatives. It supports compliance with regulatory requirements for accurate patient identification and enhances the overall quality of care by ensuring that healthcare providers have access to reliable patient information.
In addition to improving patient matching processes, this data element can facilitate better communication and coordination among healthcare providers, particularly in complex cases involving maternal and child health. It can also play a role in public health initiatives by aiding in the tracking of maternal and infant health outcomes.
We strongly advocate for the integration of "Mother’s Maiden Name" into USCDI v7 to strengthen patient identification efforts. Its adoption will substantially enhance the accuracy and security of patient matching processes, thereby fortifying the overall quality and safety of healthcare services.