Understanding and Coding MDS 3.0 Item GG0130I5: Personal Hygiene (OBRA/Interim Performance)

Understanding and Coding MDS 3.0 Item GG0130I5: Personal Hygiene (OBRA/Interim Performance)

Introduction

Purpose:
MDS Item GG0130I5 assesses the resident’s ability to manage personal hygiene tasks during OBRA or Interim assessments. These evaluations are essential for tracking changes in the resident’s functional abilities over time.

What is MDS Item GG0130I5?

Explanation:
GG0130I5 measures how independently a resident can manage hygiene tasks such as washing hands and face, combing hair, and shaving. This interim performance assessment ensures that any functional changes are identified and the care plan is updated accordingly.

Guidelines for Coding GG0130I5

Coding Instructions:
Code GG0130I5 using the six-point scale:

• 06 (Independent)
• 05 (Setup or clean-up assistance)
• 04 (Supervision or touching assistance)
• 03 (Partial/moderate assistance)
• 02 (Substantial/maximal assistance)
• 01 (Dependent)

Example Scenario:
During an interim assessment, Resident C can wash their hands and face but needs help combing their hair and shaving. Code GG0130I5 as 03 (Partial/moderate assistance).

Best Practices for Accurate Coding

Documentation:

Document the resident’s usual performance over the designated assessment period, ensuring consistency in how assistance is recorded.

Communication:

Maintain interdisciplinary communication to ensure all staff involved in the resident’s care provide consistent input on hygiene abilities.

Training:

Ensure staff are trained to observe the resident’s hygiene abilities objectively and document them using the proper coding scale.

Conclusion

Summary:
Accurate coding of MDS Item GG0130I5 during OBRA or Interim assessments ensures that the resident’s care plan is continually updated based on their current hygiene abilities.

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Reference

For detailed coding guidelines, 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-35.

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. Always refer to the most up-to-date version of the manual.