AHCA QM Deep Dive Webinar: Below the Surface: Exploring the Pressure Ulcer QM4/29/202612:30pm
Presented By:
- Eleisha Wilkes, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, QCP
Contact Person:
Proactive Medical Review and Consulting [email protected]
Course Description:
This session explores the Short and Long-Stay Pressure Ulcer/Injury Quality Measures, including definitions, measure logic specifications, and how pressure ulcer development impacts quality outcomes, Five-Star ratings, and survey risk. Participants will review MDS coding requirements, common documentation pitfalls, and the relationship between assessment accuracy, care planning, and quality measure performance. Best-practice strategies will be shared to support prevention, early identification, and compliance across the interdisciplinary team.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the Short and Long-Stay Pressure Ulcer Quality Measures
- Apply accurate MDS coding and assessment principles related to pressure ulcer staging, timing, and documentation.
- Describe the relationship between assessment accuracy, care planning, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
Course Content
- 5 min: Introduction & Session Overview
- 15 min: Overview of the Quality Measures
- 15 min: MDS Coding & Assessment Accuracy
- 10 min: Clinical Foundations & Risk Factors
- 10 min: Documentation, Care Planning, & Prevention Strategies
- 5 min: Closing & Questions
Target Audience: Nursing leadership, MDS/RAI nurses, Quality Assurance staff
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Program Length: 1 hour
Can’t make one of the sessions? No problem—each webinar is recorded and available for CE credit.