Re: stage 1 pressure ulcers

[Maureen Stettner]

Is there a standard of time for which an area remains pink is a Stage I ulcer?  Or is this facility defined?  I can't find in print anywhere a standard of time for this.   [EMAIL PROTECTED]   ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 11:21 AM Subject: Re: stage 1 pressure ulcers All pressure ulcers Stage 1 through 4 are factored into the numerator for the Quality Indicators used in the survey process as well as for the Quality Measures posted on the Internet at www.medicare.gov. Rena Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: stage 1 pressure ulcers Date: 2/3/04 3:53:12 AM Pacific Standard Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent from the Internet Hello to Everyone,   I hope someone is able to help me.  A question has arouse.  Is the state of Pennsylvania counting stage 1 pressure ulcers on the quality indicators? thanks for all your help,