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ALL OTHER RESIDENTS NEED PERIODIC REASSESSMENTS PU risk status is subject to change, so residents who do not meet our tier 1-3 risk criteria nevertheless require systematic reassessments. We strongly recommend tying these to quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) reassessments to ensure that they are completed. IF the reassessment shows the resident is now at risk of developing a PU (i.e., meets tier 1-3 risk criteria), THEN implement early intervention services (see Step 2, "Pressure Ulcer Prevention"). Click here to go on to Step 2. Click here to view your assignment. Click here to view the references. (prev | next)

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