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.
An adequate supply of moisture and oxygen is needed for a compost pile to break down efficiently. tent should be between 40% and 65% in an active compost pile. The optimal pH is between 6.5 and 8. To check the moisture level, dig into the pile at least one foot, pick up a handful of compost, and squeeze.