The nurse providing care in a long-term care facility knows that under Medicare's Pay for Performance (P4P) a facility's reimbursement is based on quality of care provided. This is based on how well the facility performs on pre-established quality measures. Publicly reported quality measures (PRQM) include the percentage of residents with which conditions? Select all that apply

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Medicare's Pay for Performance (P4P) program emphasizes the importance of quality care in long-term facilities by evaluating them on several publicly reported quality measures (PRQM). These measures include the percentage of residents experiencing moderate to severe pain, the presence of pressure wounds, the use of physical restraints, and the worsening of depression among residents. These indicators are chosen because they are critical aspects of patient care that can significantly affect a resident's quality of life and are often considered preventable or manageable through high-quality care.

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