title: A case-mix classification system for long-term care facilities.
abstract: The resident assessment and associated classification model inherent in any case-mix classification system are particularly germane to nursing. Resource Utilization Groups-Version III (RUG-III) illustrates how a case-mix classification system for long-term care nursing facilities is designed and constructed. Understanding the RUG-III classification system can assist nurses in evaluating other classification systems that may be adopted by Medicaid programs. Nurses provide a crucial perspective in forming and informing healthcare policy associated with nursing home payment and quality.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zbylot
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Job
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mccormick
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Boulter
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D008484:Medicaid; D016294:Models, Nursing; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities; D014481:United States