Vol XVII, May `06 | Link to Quality |
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 Vol XVII, May `06 By applying the CPGs' key care principles, homes should be better able to meet their residents' pain management needs. That, in turn, will help ensure that they provide high-quality care and satisfy related regulations. The prevalence of pain is one of the quality measures publicly reported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Quality Initiative: www.medicare.gov/nhcompare. Healthcare providers, consumers, and advocates can view nursing homes' pain management scores at the above URL. |
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