glm777

glm777 BSN, RN

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  1. incontinence - MDS vs. MMQ definitions

    glm777 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We have a resident who has full bladder control, is aware of the urge to void, gets his urinal and uses it appropriately. However, when he removes it, he often spills a bit onto his chair and skin....

  2. sig change question

    glm777 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have a resident who elected Hospice services 9/1/09. I initiated a change in status MDS to be completed by 9/15. She went to a vascular surgeon today and on 9/18 will be having an AKA for comfort...

  3. coding combo meds

    glm777 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have a resident on Prinzide, which is a combination of Lisinopril and HCTZ. Our pharmacy tells us that it's actual classification is antihypertensive. But should we still be coding it in section "O"...

  4. how do you all ahndle signing the MDS?

    glm777 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi all. My floor nurses and other disciplines complete their own section of the MDS on an MDS form that I put in the chart weekly. I give them a 7 day time frame to complete it then I go to the chart,...

  5. Anyone out there credentialed as an RAC-C?

    glm777 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all - just got my credentialing as a RAC-C and am looking to ask for a raise! But I'm not sure what to ask for. Anyone here gotten a raise with their credentialing? If so - how much (tacky, I know...

  6. MDS Job Offer-Need Advice

    glm777 replied to nursediz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, if the RN is signing only as the RNC - she is only signing that the MDS is COMPLETE - not that it is accurate. If I had to review every MDS in my 176 bed facility before signing as the RNC I...