Understanding and Coding MDS 3.0 Item GG0130I1: Personal Hygiene (Admission Performance)

Understanding and Coding MDS 3.0 Item GG0130I1: Personal Hygiene (Admission Performance)

Introduction

Purpose:
MDS 3.0 Item GG0130I1 assesses a resident’s ability to perform personal hygiene tasks at the time of admission. This item focuses on how much assistance the resident requires for grooming activities, including washing hands and face, combing hair, shaving, and applying makeup.

What is MDS Item GG0130I1?

Explanation:
GG0130I1 measures how independently a resident can complete personal hygiene activities when they are first admitted to the facility. This is important to evaluate as it impacts their overall care plan, ensuring their hygiene needs are adequately met.

Guidelines for Coding GG0130I1

Coding Instructions:
Use the six-point performance scale to evaluate the level of assistance required:

• 06 (Independent): The resident completes the task on their own.
• 05 (Setup or clean-up assistance): The resident can perform the task independently after someone sets up items or cleans up afterward.
• 04 (Supervision or touching assistance): The resident needs supervision or light physical assistance.
• 03 (Partial/moderate assistance): The resident performs more than half of the task but requires help with certain steps.
• 02 (Substantial/maximal assistance): The resident completes less than half of the task and requires significant help.
• 01 (Dependent): The helper does all parts of the task.

Example Scenario:
At admission, Resident A can wash their face and comb their hair but requires assistance shaving. Code GG0130I1 as 03 (Partial/moderate assistance).

Best Practices for Accurate Coding

Documentation:

Document the resident’s performance over the first three days of admission, ensuring that any assistance provided is accurately recorded.

Communication:

Maintain open communication with interdisciplinary team members, such as caregivers and occupational therapists, to ensure consistency in reporting the resident’s hygiene abilities.

Training:

Regular training sessions should focus on the correct application of the six-point coding scale, ensuring that all staff understand how to assess the resident’s performance without influencing their efforts.

Conclusion

Summary:
Accurately coding MDS Item GG0130I1 helps create a care plan that addresses the resident's personal hygiene needs. This assessment is essential for determining the right level of assistance and supporting the resident’s overall well-being.

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Reference

Refer to the CMS's Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1, October 2024, Chapter 3, Page GG-34 for detailed guidance.

Disclaimer

This guide is based on the CMS's Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1, October 2024. It is essential to consult the latest manual for any updates.