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Those who took the pressure injury survey on the 5th or 6th are asked to retake it due to an unforeseen error in demographics. If you would like to retake it you will have to do so with a DIFFERENT EMAIL address. Only one take is given per email.

Retake the survey at: https://singuser2f928039.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zYWTJlECYrlNxH

Submitted by Nancy Collins, PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND

A patient is diagnosed with heart failure and a wound and must follow a specific diet. Which spices are okay for the patient to use daily?

A. Onion salt and garlic powder
B. Ginger and bay leaves
C. Sea salt and pepper
D. Garlic salt and nutmeg

APWCA collaborated with the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders to submit comments to CMS urging the Agency to withdraw its proposed rule “Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely” (SUNSET). The Alliance expressed concern that the SUNSET proposal would place significant new administrative burdens on HHS Agencies at a time when resources and time must be allocated to addressing the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) and noted many unintended consequences that could result.

https://www.woundcarestakeholders.org/images/Dec_2020_Alliance_Comments_Proposed_SUNSET_regulation_FINAL.pdf

Submitted by Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC

What is the most appropriate surgical procedure to offload this 5th toe #ulcer?

A. Remove the head of the 5th toe proximal phalanx
B. Remove the 5th metatarsal head
C. Flexor tenotomy
D. Extensor tenotomy

Check your answer at apwca.org/trivia-tuesdays.

Submitted by Nancy Collins, PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND

All of the following are needed for strong bones except:

A. Calcium
B. Magnesium
C. Thiamine
D. Vitamin D

APWCA collaborated with the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders to submit comments to CMS’ proposed rule regarding Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and their new definition of “reasonable and necessary.” As part of these comments, the recommendation was made that CMS issue a separate proposed rule regarding the definition of reasonable and necessary in which they provide significantly more information.

https://www.woundcarestakeholders.org/images/November_2_2020_Alliance_Comments_MCIT_Final.pdf

Submitted by Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC

What is the most appropriate modality to offload this plantar 1st metatarsal head diabetic foot ulcer?

A. Surgical shoe
B. Total contact cast
C. Forefoot wedge shoe

D. Rearfoot wedge shoe

Check your answer at apwca.org/trivia-tuesdays.

Join or renew your membership today to take advantage of all the member benefits, including:

• Use of Professional Member Credentials — FAPWCA, DAPWCA, MAPWCA
• Complimentary monthly subscription to Advances in Skin and Wound Care peer reviewed journal
• Complimentary annual subscription to WoundSource
• Weekly Wound Care Report eNewsletter — Keep up with latest wound care research, products, and industry news
• Access to wound care experts for clinical and reimbursement information — Medical Advisory Board
• Wound Care Government Representation/Wound Care Alliance Stakeholders
• Conference Discounts  – including Wound Week
• Professional Society Collaboration

Your APWCA collaborated with the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders on a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the 2021 Proposed Physician Fee schedule. In this letter we asked CMS to maintain the patient’s home as an “ originating site” option for telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is over.

Your APWCA collaborated with the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders on a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the 2021 Proposed Physician Fee schedule. In this letter we asked CMS to create a MIPS Value Pathway (MVPs) for Chronic Wound Management and utilize the QCDR measures which already exist for wound care.