The most radical change in long-term care regulations in fifteen years is about to go into effect October 1, 2010.  This is the updated Resident Assessment Instrument, or RAI, with Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0.  I recently co-authored an article on revised MDS 3.0 Section M: Skin Condition which radically changes the process of wound and pressure ulcer assessment, and the topic has attracted so much attention that I have started a new blog category on revised MDS 3.0. 

Dr. Jeff Levine and Elizabeth Ayello RN, PhD wrote a book for clinicians who need quick access to information on wound identification and staging, published by the New Jersey Hospital Association. To read more about this important new publication and learn how to order click on my blog post about the pressure ulcer guide.  To access the complete blog archive on my Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers click here.

To order this book directly from the New Jersey Hospital Association website go directly to the Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers order form.