Understanding and Coding MDS Item GG0130E3, Shower/Bathe Self (Discharge Performance)

Understanding and Coding MDS Item GG0130E3 – Shower/Bathe Self (Discharge Performance)

Introduction:

Purpose: MDS Item GG0130E3 assesses a resident’s ability to shower or bathe independently or with assistance at discharge. It provides essential information for planning post-discharge care and determining progress during the resident’s stay.

What is MDS Item GG0130E3?

Explanation: This item captures how well a resident performs showering or bathing tasks before discharge, including washing, rinsing, and drying, but excluding their back and hair.

Guidelines for Coding GG0130E3:

Coding Instructions:

1. Medical Record Review: Review the documentation on the resident’s bathing performance in the final three days of their stay.
2. Consultation: Discuss with the care team any assistance provided during bathing.
3. Observation: Observe how the resident completes bathing tasks, and assess their need for assistance.

Example Scenario:

• A resident bathes independently but needs help drying their lower body. GG0130E3 would be coded as 04, Supervision or touching assistance.

Best Practices for Accurate Coding:

• Documentation: Ensure that the resident’s bathing performance is documented thoroughly before discharge.
• Communication: Verify the level of assistance required with caregivers and therapy staff.
• Training: Provide staff with training to ensure accurate assessment of bathing performance at discharge.

Conclusion:

Coding GG0130E3 accurately helps inform the resident’s post-discharge care, ensuring that their bathing needs are met outside of the facility.

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Reference:

Please refer to CMS’s Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1, October 2024, Page GG-28​.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the information provided in this guide for MDS 3.0 Item GG0130E3 was originally based on the CMS's Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1, October 2024.