RE: QI on low risk and hi risk incontinence

[Green, Ava]

Numerator: Residents who were frequently incontinent or incontinent on most recent assessment. Bladder H1b= 3 or 4 Bowel H1a = 3 or 4   Denominator All residents, except as noted in exclusion   Exclude: Residents who are comatose or have indwelling catheter or have an ostomy at most recent assessment.   High Risk: Severe cognitive impairment or totally ADL dependent in mobility ADLs (G1a,b, e-BoxA self-performance =4 in all areas) at most recent assessment.   Low Risk: All others at most recent assessment.   -----Original Message----- From: ruthg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: QI on low risk and hi risk incontinence Can anyone tell me what triggers a low risk or a high risk resident on incontinence. Where in the MDS does this pull from . Example some totally incontinent people trigger hi some low. Any input you have will be greatly appreaciated. Thanks in advance. NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure.  It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available).  In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611.