â¢ QAPI mandated by regulation â¢ Required hospices to have a data driven approach for quality improvement activities â¢ Patient outcomes in the aggregate to improve hospice care â¢ Beginning of standardized, national effort in improving processes and defining quality in hospices
Internal temperatures of 110 F in the first five days after baling are quite common in our region and are not a concern. Hay bale temperatures of 120 to 130 F will likely result in mold growth and will make the protein in the hay less available to the animals. But at those temperatures, there still is not a danger of fire. The concern is if mold growth causes the temperature to go even higher.
Hay stored outside must be covered to avoid the damage due to rain. Choose a well-drained, elevated storage site in a sunny location where frequent breezes occur. Choose bales or baling procedures that create well-formed, tight bales with a minimum of 10 pounds of hay per cubic foot in the outer inches of the bale.