NQMC Update Service: April 8, 2013

NQMC Update Service: April 8, 2013

NQMC Update Service: April 8, 2013

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sent this bulletin at 04/08/2013 12:00 PM EDT

April 8, 2013

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Measure Summaries Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of at-risk patients with documentation in the medical record that a head-to-toe skin inspection was completed. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of inpatients with a pressure ulcer who are discharged home, with documentation in the medical record that written instructions and educational materials were given to the patient and/or his/her caregiver at discharge or during the hospital stay. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of inpatients with pressure ulcer(s) whose medical record contains documentation of a comprehensive patient assessment and thorough wound evaluation. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of inpatients with pressure ulcers whose medical record contains documentation of a partial wound assessment with every dressing change. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of outpatients with a pressure ulcer(s) with documentation in the medical record that education was provided to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding the treatment, progression, and prevention of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of outpatients with pressure ulcer(s) whose medical record contains documentation of a comprehensive patient assessment and thorough wound evaluation. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with a pressure ulcer who are transferred/discharged, with documentation in the medical record of the transfer/discharge plan. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation in the medical record indicating a risk assessment (using the Braden Scale or Braden Q) was completed upon admission. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation in the medical record indicating a risk assessment was done, using specific questions. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation in the medical record indicating patient risk was reassessed daily (using the Braden Scale or Braden Q) or as indicated for care setting. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation in the medical record that a head-to-toe re-inspection and palpation were completed every 8 to 24 hours, depending on the status of the patient. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation in the medical record that a head-to-toe skin inspection and palpation were completed within six hours of admission. This updates a previously published measure summary. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation in the medical record that communication of a transfer/discharge plan for patients with a pressure ulcer(s) took place addressing skin status and the pressure ulcer prevention plan when transferring patient care to another care provider. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation of a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with documentation of interventions, including patient education, in the medical record. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients with pressure ulcer(s) whose medical record contains documentation of a pressure ulcer treatment plan in their plan of care. Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol: percentage of patients, evaluated for pressure ulcer, with documentation of a pressure ulcer.