1lanarn

1lanarn specializes in mnagement, LTC, geriatrics.

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1. CAAS

   1lanarn posted a topic in MDS

   OK, I had the old process down pat but now I feel like I don't know what to do with the new CAAS. Could any of you give me some feedback on how you complete the whole process of the annual, sig change, and admission assessments. Are you using the C...

2. mds coordinator

   1lanarn replied to donna17's topic in MDS

   When you say you insert the MDS for a 190 bed unit do you mean that you are putting all the MDS for the entire facility into the computer and submitting them? Sounds to me as if you are the MDS coordinator plus a lot more!!!!! Running a 48 bed uni...

3. CAT & CAA's...help!!!

   1lanarn replied to MystyDreamer's topic in MDS

   I am also having a lot of trouble getting the hang of the CAAs and CATs. Not sure what is the best way to complete them. We have been printing off the worksheets and using those but it seems a big waste of trees and time. Not sure what our governme...

4. case load

   1lanarn replied to 1lanarn's topic in MDS

   Oh my God!!! Sounds like overload, you must both work many extra hours a week. Do you also do the Triggers and Raps? We do at my facility and I also do the new admission care plans for my case load. Have you had 3.0 training yet?

5. case load

   1lanarn replied to 1lanarn's topic in MDS

   Thanks so much for the info!!

6. case load

   1lanarn replied to 1lanarn's topic in MDS

   Thanks for your reply, I guess what I really want to know is, how many MDS nurses do you have to manage this?

7. case load

   1lanarn posted a topic in MDS

   What is the average amount of residents you are responsible to do MDS assessments for in your facility. Myself and another RN share our facility, a total of 110 NF, (with only about 10 of those being PPS) and another 27 residential level of care r...

8. debate

   1lanarn replied to 1lanarn's topic in MDS

   :)Thanks so much for your prompt answer. This will help to validate my answer today to a restorative nurse who insisted that because this lady crossed her arms inside the lift sling during transfers that she should be coded an extensive assist of tw...

9. debate

   1lanarn posted a topic in MDS

   Wondering, if a resident is transferred each and every time in the past 7 days using a full body mechanical lift how would you code this?

10. case mix

    1lanarn posted a topic in MDS

    Again, new to this job. Is there a minimum amount of days that rehab/restorative items need to be done during the window to impact the case mix score? Any response would be appreciated. Thanks