MDS Section
Section J: Health Conditions
Governed reference items for Section J: Health Conditions.
Pain Management
Item Rationale
Should Pain Assessment Interview Be Conducted?
Item Rationale
Pain Presence
Steps for Assessment
Pain Frequency
Steps for Assessment
Pain Effect on Sleep
Steps for Assessment
Pain Interference with Therapy Activities
Steps for Assessment
Pain Interference with Day-to-Day Activities
Steps for Assessment
Pain Intensity
Steps for Assessment
Should the Staff Assessment for Pain be Conducted?
Item Rationale
Indicators of Pain
Item Rationale
Frequency of Indicator of Pain or Possible Pain
Item Rationale
Shortness of Breath (dyspnea)
Item Rationale
Current Tobacco Use
Item Rationale
Prognosis
Item Rationale
Problem Conditions
DEFINITIONS
Fall History on Admission/Entry or Reentry
Item Rationale
Any Falls Since Admission/Entry or Reentry or Prior
Assessment (OBRA or Scheduled PPS), whichever is more
Number of Falls Since Admission/Entry or Reentry or Prior
Assessment (OBRA or Scheduled PPS), whichever is more
Prior Surgery
Item Rationale
Recent Surgery Requiring Active SNF Care
Item Rationale