Raggsy the hospital trainer illustrating MEMO III-E: W.I.N.D.
From: David R. Stoolworthy, M.H.A., M.B.A. <dstoolworthy@absolutelyreal.org>
Sent: Monday, 7:15 AM
To: Nursing Staff, Case Managers, Revenue Cycle
Cc: IT Department, EHR Vendor
Priority: High System Required
MEMO III-E: W.I.N.D. — Ward Intestinal Noise Database

E. W.I.N.D. — Ward Intestinal Noise Database

W.I.N.D.
W — Ward
I — Intestinal
N — Noise
D — Database

All confirmed anal releases of wind shall be logged into the W.I.N.D. system — a new module within our EHR accessible to nursing, case management, and the Revenue Cycle team.

Required Fields for W.I.N.D. Entry:

Field Description
Patient NameFull legal name
MRNMedical Record Number
Date/TimeExact time of anal wind release
Verification MethodAuditory, Olfactory, Patient Self-Report, or Bed Sensor
DurationEstimated length in seconds
VolumeSqueaky, Moderate, Deep, or "Seismic"
Patient ReactionEmbarrassed, Proud, Denial, Asleep, or "Blamed the Bed"
Staff VerifierName and title of confirming clinician
GEV-2 CodeAuto-populated upon entry (for billing)

The W.I.N.D. database will be reviewed weekly by Revenue Cycle Management to ensure all flatulence events are properly coded and submitted for reimbursement.

Questions regarding this policy may be directed to:

David R. Stoolworthy, M.H.A., M.B.A.
Chief Operating Officer — Absolutely Real Hospital System (ARHS)
Email: dstoolworthy@absolutelyreal.org
Phone: Ext. 2800
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