MDS Alert
Check Out the CATs
Published on Fri Jul 24, 2009 
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The draft MDS 3.0 includes these Care Area Triggers: Delirium Cognitive Loss/Dementia Visual Function Communication ADL Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter Psychosocial Well-being Mood State Behavioral Symptoms Activities Falls Nutritional Status Feeding Tubes Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance Dental Care Pressure Ulcer Psychotropic Drug Use Physical Restraints Pain Return to Community Referral
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Get Ready for 141 New ICD-9 Codes Effective Oct. 1
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