by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 8, 2026 | 5-Star, Clinical, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure, Wound
From Risk to Results: Pressure Ulcer QM Improvement Pressure Ulcer and injury Quality Measures (QMs) are no longer just indicators of care; they are performance drivers that directly impact your Five-Star rating, public reporting, and reimbursement. Yet many...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 3, 2025 | Nursing, Pain, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Wound
Q: I struggle with identifying Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) from some pressure injuries. How can MASD and pressure injury be differentiated? A: Differentiating between Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) and pressure injuries can be challenging,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 11, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Wound
Q: We are caring for a resident who recently admitted with a new G-tube. Can I code the G-tube site as a surgical wound in Section M? A: The RAI describes surgical wounds as any healing and non-healing, open or closed surgical incisions, skin grafts, or...
