CMS recognizes the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer in Long-Term Care Hospitals

The Kennedy Terminal Ulcer (KTU) has been around for over two decades, and continues to play a large part in discussions as to whether pressure ulcers are avoidable or unavoidable. Until now the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has not acknowledged the KTU in its regulatory and reimbursement guidelines for hospitals and nursing homes. In a new transmittal from CMS, the KTU can ...Read More

Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers - July 10, 2013 Category: Internists and Doctors of Medicine Authors: Jeffrey M. Levine MD Tags: Pressure Ulcers & Wound Care Risk Management Source Type: blogs