Article Publication Date:
3/14/2003
Summary:
Washington has developed protocols in some high risk areas, such as skin breakdown. Protocols are automatically triggered when certain characteristics are identified in the assessment (a pressure sore or history of pressure sore, incontinence with cognitive impairment, etc.). The protocols dictates referral and recommendations for caregiver follow up.
Topics:
Quality
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Grantee produced
Washington
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skin breakdown; risk assessment; planning tools and products; CARE; Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation
Contact
Terry Rupp
Program Manager for Case Management
Aging & Disabilities Service Administration
rupptl@dshs.wa.gov
Phone:
360-725-2353
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50468