kavdah

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1. PT eval day count as missed day?

   kavdah posted a topic in MDS

   Resident had a PT & OT evals on 10/28/11 (day of admit) only. No minutes Did not recieve any minutes 10/29, 10/30/11 due to refusals/confusion Recieved therapy 10/31/11 Boss says do not need to count 10/28/11 as a missed day as he got Therapy s...

2. 14 day vs DC vs COT.... lost here

   kavdah replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS

   Resident Admit 10/2/11 Picked 5 day to be 10/9/11 (8th day of admit) 14 day pick to be 10/16/11. This will also be first day for rolling assessment Therapy ended 10/14/11 So n...

3. locomotion

   kavdah posted a topic in MDS

   Any good ideas on how to explain locomotion when a resident is in a w/c to your CNA's. I say total if you escort them all the time Extensive if they do it part of time Some say should be limited since no weight bearing by CNA Thoughts? Thank you :red...

4. PPS-Triple check tool

   kavdah replied to lisalake's topic in MDS

   Good morning, Could you please email a copy of your triple check tool? I need all the help I can get with doing the MDS. Thank you Karen email is khouseholder @milebluff.com.

5. Frustrated w/salary and hours; help with CAAs/CPs

   kavdah replied to wyogypsy's topic in MDS

   Hi, Hard to believe you still have your sanity! Unfortunately, it seems like less and less staff everywhere with more and more work on those remaining. I am so frustrated that I just stick to the job, do the best I can do and work no more than 10 ...

6. CAAS summary language how

   kavdah replied to kavdah's topic in MDS

   My facility wants us to follow the following format: So when I try to address each area the wordage mixes me up. Does anyone have a way to clarify what should go in each area. I cannot just write a summary as the boses say NO but to follow this. N...

7. CAAS summary language how

   kavdah posted a topic in MDS

   Hi, Does any one have templates for the CAAS triggered areas. IE for pain - What are causes and contributing factors, Complications affecting or caused by the care area, Risk factors related to the prescence of the condition. I am having difficul...

8. Any MDS data collection forms?

   kavdah replied to jpav33's topic in MDS

   Is there any way one more copy of your template could be sent out? [email protected] Thank you so much!!

9. timing nebulizer treatments

   kavdah posted a topic in MDS

   When doing nebulizer tx our nurses leave the room after doing assessment and setting up/starting treatment. My boss is saying in that case we need to have an assessment that shows pt can self administer medication to show they understand tx and will...