Hi Everyone... im going back to doing MDSs and its been over 7 years. If a resident has diabetes but doesn't take meds, no blood sugar check, no labs for diabetes (whats the look back period for that) no mention in a compliance note within 14 days... is it an active diagnosis?
Talino 1,010 Posts Specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF. Jan 21, 2021 Diet? A diabetic diet alone may support the diagnosis. Otherwise, it’s inactive.
PsychNurseWannaBe, BSN, RN 747 Posts Specializes in LTC, Nursing Management, WCC. Has 15 years experience. Jan 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Talino said: Diet? A diabetic diet alone may support the diagnosis. Otherwise, it’s inactive. Thank you!