MASTER-level citations, current as of the version date. Companies and agencies may append local policy. Verify the current edition at use; CHAP is agency-fill.
EPUAP / NPIAP / PPPIA. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline, 2019. Staging, assessment, offloading, and treatment.
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). Guidance on wound assessment and management (verify current edition).
Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk — risk assessment (prevention documented in Integumentary).
CMS Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Chapter 7 — Home Health Services. Skilled procedures, observation and assessment, teaching and training, and management and evaluation of the plan of care.
42 CFR Part 484 — Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies; comprehensive assessment and care planning.
CMS OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual, effective April 1, 2026 — integumentary and wound items.
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) Standards of Excellence for Home Health. [Agency-fill: insert exact title, version, section, and date.]
