What Are the Core Functions of the QIOs That Have

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Essay

What are the core functions of the QIOs that have been identified by CMS?

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Definitions:

Intercostals Nerves

Nerves located between the ribs that are responsible for conveying information to and from the spaces between the ribs.

Lumbar Region

The part of the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis.

Dermatome

Area of skin supplied by a spinal nerve.

Spinal Nerve

A mixed nerve, which carries motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.