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Pressure ulcer prevalence (hospital acquired)

The total number of patients that have hospital-acquired (nosocomial) category/stage II or greater pressure ulcers on the day of the prevalence measurement episode.

CBE ID
0201

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Care

Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Conducted: Percentage of home health episodes of care in which the patient was assessed for risk of developing pressure ulcers at start/resumption of care.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Included in Plan of Care: Percentage of home health episodes of care in which the physician-ordered plan of care included interventions to prevent pressure ulcers.

CBE ID
0538

Restraint prevalence (vest and limb)

Total number of patients that have vest and/or limb restraint (upper or lower body or both) on the day of the prevalence measurement episode.

CBE ID
0203