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Check Out the CATs

Published on Fri Jul 24, 2009

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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