SNF // The Math of the 5-Star Rating

The Challenge:

Did you know that 4 out of the 5 key Quality Measures (QMs) that fluctuate and impact your 5-Star rating are directly tied to incontinence care? From Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Pressure Ulcers to Loss of ADL Independence and Catheter use along with falls with major injury. Poor continence management drags down your score and your reputation.

The eBrief Solution:

eBrief turns "reactive" care into "preventative" strategy. By notifying staff the moment a change is needed, the system drastically reduces prolonged moisture exposure—the primary culprit behind skin breakdown and UTIs. Better yet, the data allows for more successful Toileting Programs, which can actually improve a resident’s ADL functional score and reduce risk of falls with major injury.

The Impact:

Clinical Excellence: Lowering rates of preventable adverse events and conditions related to incontinence such as falls with major injury, skin issues related to moisture exposure, and Urinary Tract Infections through precision timing.

The Rating: Improving these specific QMs is the fastest way to move your facility’s Quality Rating from a 3 to a 5.

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"Precise data on voiding patterns is the foundation of a successful clinical intervention." — Explore the Clinical Resource Page at eBriefCommunity.com. Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System Technical Users' Guide