MDS Section
Section M: Skin Conditions
Governed reference items for Section M: Skin Conditions.
Determination of Pressure Ulcer/Injury Risk
Item Rationale
Risk of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries
Item Rationale
Unhealed Pressure Ulcers/Injuries
Item Rationale
Current Number of Unhealed Pressure Ulcers/Injuries at
Each Stage (cont.)
Number of Stage 1 Pressure Injuries
Item Rationale
Stage 2 Pressure Ulcers
Item Rationale
Stage 3 Pressure Ulcers
Item Rationale
Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers
Item Rationale
Unstageable Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Related to Non-
removable Dressing/Device (cont.)
Unstageable Pressure Ulcers Related to Slough and/or
Eschar (cont.)
Unstageable Pressure Injuries Related to Deep Tissue
Injury (cont.)
Number of Venous and Arterial Ulcers
Item Rationale
Other Ulcers, Wounds and Skin Problems
Item Rationale
Skin and Ulcer/Injury Treatments
Item Rationale