KristenLPN

KristenLPN has 4 years experience and specializes in Geriatric/LTC.

Latest Activity

1. other nurses not letting you do your job

   KristenLPN replied to karenp31's topic in MDS

   I have to say I agree. There is no way I would have stood there and let that happen. As a matter of fact, the nurses I work with all know that aspect of their care. You are a department head. That is a write up. Let NO one place their hands on y...

2. turning/repositioning program

   KristenLPN replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS

   Better check your CNA subtask sheets. They should be documenting on turning/repositioning if they are anything other than being independent in bed mobility/transfers. Which they should be doing since anything other than being independent makes them...

3. ASHD vs CAD

   KristenLPN replied to kmiles's topic in MDS

   I do not code them the same. If CAD, I mark "other cardiovascular disease"

4. how do you all ahndle signing the MDS?

   KristenLPN replied to glm777's topic in MDS

   Wondering why you are dating after the ard date? Assessment reference date...with a 30 day/14 day and a 7 day lookback period, is every department on the same time frame? For instance, ARD of 06/09/09 7 day starts on 06/03/09, 14 day starts 05/27...

5. "I" careplans

   KristenLPN replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS

   I have been using "I" Care Plans for the last four years in my facility. We all have, we own 7 homes in the Southern Illinois region. I like it. It is as if it is in the first person and more person centered, as opposed to the regular "medical" sid...

6. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

   KristenLPN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois

   Effingham really south? I consider Effingham to be more mid state. I am in Williamson County, about 30 minutes north of Metropolis. I had to chuckle at that last statement, sorry. :wink2::chuckle

7. Section G

   KristenLPN replied to toicole's topic in MDS

   If they are a wanderer, then the risk is identified. Which means that they are probably on a 15 minute check, and that justifies as supervision, according to the MDS seminars. That is also your "proof". If they are in a walking restorative, or a w...

8. Help With Supporting Documentation.

   KristenLPN replied to gonenutz's topic in MDS

   I had a similair problem with my facility. I stopped coding for things not proven. No documentation, no money for the facility. Took about three months for corporate to see the significant drop in $$. Did not take long after that when it finally caug...

9. Pushing The Limit For $

   KristenLPN replied to disney158's topic in MDS

   I am in Illinois, who is going under what is called Medicaid Audits. If your facility gets paid thru medicaid, be leary over too many "early assessments" as this will send a red flag to them and guaranteed they will make a visit to your home. My fa...

10. How Long are Your Care Plans?

    KristenLPN replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS

    To start off with you have 6-8 problems: Cognition, ADL functions, Risk for Dehydration (if recent IV therapy, use of diuretics, recent infections particularly UTI, and/or staff assistance for adequate fluid consumption), Risk for constipation (which...

11. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

    KristenLPN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois

    Hello all. I am in Herrin, Illinois as well. Right in the heart of Southern ILL!