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	Comprehensive Admission Skin Assessment Publication #: MO-08-02-PUH Conducting a baseline comprehensive assessment of the skin is vital. Staff may use this form to guide them through the assessment. comprehensive admission skin assessment_hosp_2008.pdf
	Sample Pressure Ulcer Protocol (Hospital) Publication #: MO-08-04-PUH Use this document as a guideline for establishing a comprehensive Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Policy. Modify it to suit your practices and materials, such as mattress and dressing types. Sample-Pressure-Ulcer-Protocol-hosp.pdf
	Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) and Present on Admission (POA) Indicator Publication #: MO-08-08-PUH Download this summary of the HAC & POA statute that CMS put into place as a result of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. This will affect your hospital’s payment. HAC POA info.pdf
	Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk Publication #: MO-10-02-NHPU The Braden Scale is a research-based risk assessment used widely in the nursing community. The format allows four separate assessments to aid in monitoring change over time. braden scale_2010.pdf
	Staging Guidelines (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel) Staging Guidelines (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel): These guidelines for assessing the state and the subsequent documentation of pressure ulcers were updated in February 2007 and are the most current available. The NPUAP plans to release updated guidelines by February 2009. PU_Definition_Stages_NPUAP.pdf
	Resident and Family Education Brochure (PUP) Publication #: MO-08-44-PU Resident and Family Education Brochure (PUP): Use this brochure to proactively inform patients, residents and families about individual risk factors and prevention techniques associated with skin breakdown. This tool was designed as a guide to how they can assist the health care team with pressure ulcer prevention. PUP brochure.pdf
	Reaching the Goal: Scoring Points on Medication Reconciliation Publication #: MO-10-01-CR As we move toward improved care transitions and avoiding medical errors, it is essential for health care providers to work closely together. Discrepancies in medication reconciliation are one of the most frequent findings in quality of care reviews. Use the tips on this handout to help your hospital develop an effective medication reconciliation process. MR_Flyer.pdf
	Rapid Cycle Improvement Guide Publication #: MO-08-05-QI Use this step by step guide as a framework to facilitate quality improvement. rapid cycle improvement.pdf
	Comparison of Measures Publication #: MO-06-34-HOSP-GEN Comparison of CMS, JCAHO, HQA, and APU Measures Comparison_of_Measures.pdf
	Sources for Public Funding Publication #: MO-06-28-SIOC Lists major federal and state agency grant opportunities to assist in the search for funding. sources of public funding.pdf
	Tips for Attaining Grants Publication #: MO-06-30-SIOC This document offers guidelines and tips for preparing, writing and tracking a grant proposal. tips for attaining grants.pdf
	Disposition Status Tool Publication #: MO-06-21-HOSP GEN Helps accurately capture the discharge status patients. Disposition Status Tool.doc
	Remaking Missouri Medicine: Guide to Quality Healthcare This guide serves as a suppliment to the "Remaking Missouri Medicine" television series produced by KETC-Channel 9 in St. Louis. It provides basic information and contacts for consumer services in Missouri. RMM Booklet.pdf
	Restraints, Enablers and Safety Considerations Publication #: MO-12-04-REST This tool will help you plan individualized care and address risks associated with restraints. restraints_enablers_and_safety_considerations.pdf
	Quit Line Information Publication #: MO-06-36-ACM quitlineinfo.pdf
	Helping Your Loved One Quit Smoking: Tips for Family and Friends Publication #: MO-06-38-ACM helping loved ones quit.pdf
	Look What Happens. . . When You Quit Smoking Publication #: MO-06-39-ACM look what happens when you quit.pdf
	Smoking Cessation Resources Publication #: MO-06-37-ACM smoking cessation resources.pdf
	Physician to Patient Follow-up/Resource Card Publication #: MO-03-05-SMK This piece is designed for physicians to mail to patients after their decision to quit smoking is made. It provides encouragement and additional resources for successful smoking cessation. Measures 4 3/4" x 8 1/2". Out of stock--Please check back in August 2005 for a revised version. sc_resource_card.pdf
	Treatment Algorithm Pocket Card Publication #: MO-03-06-SMK Handy reference card suggests short dialogue for smoking cessation intervention and motivation. Measures 3" x 7 1/2". Out of stock--Please check back in August 2005 for a revised version. sc_algorithm.pdf