by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | MDS, Pressure Ulcers, Q&A
Q: How do you code a Kennedy ulcer in Section M of the MDS? A: A Kennedy terminal ulcer is not a pressure ulcer. It is believed to be caused by end-of-life organ failure, with skin being the largest organ of the human body. This does not meet any of the skin...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 21, 2023 | Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: We have a patient with a stage IV pressure injury to the ankle that is being treated with a wound vac, which is changed 3x/week. Does this meet the criteria for skilled coverage under Medicare Part A in the SNF? A: The Medicare Benefit Manual Chapter 8...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 5, 2021 | Blog, Pressure Ulcers, Quality Measure
Pressure ulcers/injuries are significant health issues and one of the biggest challenge’s facilities face on a day-to-day basis. Preventing pressure injuries has always been a challenge, not just in long term care, but for the entire health continuum. The presence of...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 2, 2020 | 5-Star, Blog, Pressure Ulcers, QAPI, Quality Measure
Improving performance in pressure ulcer/injury prevalence rates within your facility will result in many benefits including improved quality measures, star ratings, survey results, and patient outcomes. If your facility’s pressure ulcer rate is above industry...
