Instructions for Entering Monthly Step Data: (Required for Independent Facilities) Optional for facilities using LDO Batching (DCI, DaVita and FMC)
Monthly Data: Please include the total number of patients who during the month have entered the step for the first time or have not progressed to the next step. (Each patient should only be counted in ONE Step)
Note: Not all patients will begin at step 1. If a patient has attained more than one step in a month, only count them in the highest numbered step attained. i.e. Patient expressed interest and attends education session in the month would be counted in step 2