Ostomy Care

40.1.2.9 - Ostomy Care (Rev. 179, Issued: 01-14-14, Effective: 01-07-14, Implementation: 01-07-14) A3-3118.1.B.9, HHA-205.1.B.9 Ostomy care during the post-operative period and in the presence of associated complications where the need for skilled nursing care is clearly documented is a skilled nursing service. Teaching ostomy care remains skilled nursing care regardless of the presence of complications. The teaching services and the patient/caregiver responses must be documented.