The nurse is employed in a long-term care facility. The nurse understands that the Joint Commission mandates the documentation of: Select all that apply
1. Pressure ulcer incidence.
2. Measures taken to prevent pressure ulcers.
3. Periodic care plan revisions.
4. Staffing ratios.
5. Client census.
1. Pressure ulcer incidence.
2. Measures taken to prevent pressure ulcers.
3. Periodic care plan revisions.
Rationale: Pressure ulcer incidence. The Joint Commission mandates that hospitals must have quality assurance records regarding pressure ulcer incidence. Measures taken to prevent pressure ulcers. The Joint Commission mandates that hospitals must have quality assurance records regarding pressure ulcer prevention. Periodic care plan revisions. The Joint Commission mandates that hospitals must keep quality assurance records current. Staffing ratios. Staffing ratio regulations are not related to pressure ulcer incidence and prevention. Client census. Client census regulations are not related to pressure ulcer incidence and prevention.
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