Is anyone aware of the CMS requirements on calculating a fluid bolus to the 
nearest 10th of a pound?  Oftentimes our physicians will order a bolus based on 
the patient's weight of 87 kg as opposed to 87.4 kg.

Thank you,
Lindsay

Lindsay DeCoster, RN | Quality Assurance Coordinator
Sepsis Quality Measures
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