F692 Nutrition Risk Blueprint: Documentation that Drives Results

F692 Nutrition Risk Blueprint: Documentation that Drives Results Few clinical issues draw more focus and attention during surveys than unintended weight loss and altered nutritional status.  These issues impact resident well-being and quality of life and are linked to...

Ask Proactive – I have a resident that was originally admitted to our facility with a stage 2 pressure ulcer who went out to the hospital for three days and returned with a stage 2 pressure ulcer in the same location.  How would this be coded on the MDS?

Q: I have a resident that was originally admitted to our facility with a stage 2 pressure ulcer who went out to the hospital for three days and returned with a stage 2 pressure ulcer in the same location.  How would this be coded on the MDS?   A: Completing a...

Ask Proactive – What should be considered when assessing a resident’s safety with hot liquids?

Q: What should be considered when assessing a resident’s safety with hot liquids?   A: Several factors that should be considered for all residents in determining safe ingestion of hot liquids including: Is there any history of spills or injuries related to hot...