Initial referral data: Date and time of death is included. Which item is included?

• A. Date of hospital admission
• B. Admission diagnosis
• C. Date and time of death
• D. Referral facility info

Answer: (C)

The moment of death is the crucial timestamp to include in initial referral data. Recording the date and time of death communicates the exact event that has occurred, signaling the need for immediate downstream actions, updated documentation, and appropriate care handoff. While other items like the hospital admission date, admission diagnosis, or referral facility information relate to the patient’s care and transfer in different contexts, they do not capture the specific event of death itself. Therefore, the item that is included is the date and time of death.