Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide information about the impending changes in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section M on skin conditions and its implications for practice.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:
1. Compare section M of MDS version 2.0 to MDS version 3.0.
2. Apply the complexities of the MDS 3.0 section M for coding.
3. Demonstrate accurate and complete documentation of wounds as per MDS 3.0 section M.