Talino

Talino

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  1. Assessment help please

    Talino replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Entry - 1/5/12 Initial Admission assm't - completed no later than 1/18 Death in Facility - 1/21 The facility's practice to discharge/admit during care level changes has no

  2. Definition of Recreational Therapy?

    Talino replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    the last sentence in the definition above stated the difference. scope of education and training of a recreational therapist http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos082.htm#training granting the educational...

  3. Definition of Recreational Therapy?

    Talino replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    recreational therapy defined (appendix a) services that are provided or directly supervised by a qualified recreational therapist who holds a national certification in recreational therapy, also...

  4. MDS courses through AANAC

    Talino replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    try

  5. So now I have a question

    Talino replied to Emily0's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The concept is correct, the coding is wrong. The correct code is 8/8. Key points: If Column A is Activity Did Not Occur, Column B should always be Activity Did Not Occur. If Column A is Total...

  6. MDS ARD dates

    Talino replied to Emily0's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    This can be just software-specific or a security right issue (e.g. changing ARD is not assigned). Try going to Section A and change the ARD manually in A2300. If it still doesn't allow you, just...

  7. Several missed mds, which am I responsible for?

    Talino replied to SunshineANDgiggles's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The new owner assumes the assets and liabilities of the prior owner. Audit the the MDS history of the entire population. Complete the MDS that are due. You have up to 14 days to complete the...

  8. coding isolation

    Talino replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Then it's time to show which of the 4 conditions they think the resident failed to meet. RAI pp O4 - O5 Based on your evidence, I am inclined to believe the resident met the

  9. coding isolation

    Talino replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The key is "strict isolation" and meets all 4 conditions. The 4th one is usually the clincher

  10. need help

    Talino replied to ianadie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    See the attached on how pain is calculated -- short-term stay - pp 13-14/61 long-term stay - pp 22/61 10 Ways to Improve Your Pain Quality Measure Score MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User's Manual...

  11. inappropriately unlocked record, now what?

    Talino replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If it's unlocked and altered that's only in your system. Although, it can be software-specific, I don't think you can save the change/s that was made of an already submitted MDS in your system, unless...

  12. questions, questions

    Talino replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You're right on track except there's no need to do a 30-day since the 14-day RUG would be paid 'til

  13. section M question

    Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If it is one and the same site, you cannot call it a St IV and at the same time a DTI. If you coded it as both, you are referring to two different sites which you'll need to correct if already...

  14. Mic-Key low profile GTUBE

    Talino replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Looks simpler than a common PEG tube, less invasive and less likely to be misplaced in the peritoneal cavity --> http://www.youtube.com/mymickeytube#p/u/11/u2K11jmBy5U More videos -...

  15. How are PPS MDS affected by LOA?

    Talino replied to andy3k's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The "assessment schedule" Trailblazer refers to is the assm't type (readm-14-30, etc.), which is not restarted when resident returns from LOA. Here's the same interpretation of "assessment schedule"...

  16. MDS 3.0 RAI Manual - Updated Aug. 31, 2011

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    latest revision 9/20/11 mds 3.0 rai manual v1.07 update (september 20, 2011) *files that have changed are chapter 2, chapter 6, and chapter 3, section o. previous files are not completely accurate and...

  17. MDS 3.0 RAI Manual - Updated Aug. 31, 2011

    Talino posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    MDS 3.0 RAI Manual V1.07 (August 31, 2011) MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Updates: These updates will be effective as of October 1,

  18. Is a RAP Summary needed?

    Talino replied to IB1nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    rai p4-7 if the "format" of the care plan contains... identified triggered caas analyzed triggered caas decision-making and caa documentation .. then you are already in compliance. since the care...

  19. ? regarding SC

    Talino replied to Sheryl218's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    A "death in facility" may not be combined w/ any type of assm't. "Readm/Return" only applies when resident was covered under Med A when hospitalized, d/c return anticipated, returns within 30 days and...

  20. Elder care research materials

    Talino replied to Playswithfire's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.ahrq.gov/

  21. Section K

    Talino replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If that's all she received in the last 7 days - "none of the

  22. Non-healing Wounds

    Talino replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    http://www.cms.gov/manuals/Downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf p196 p224 In the same link above, read the surveyor's INVESTIGATIVE PROTOCOL pp 221-231 Criteria for Compliance pp

  23. MDS 3.0 Policy Changes for 10/01/2011

    Talino posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    tuesday, august 23, 2011 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (americas) eastern time (us & canada) the centers for medicare & medicaid services (cms) will host a national provider call on "skilled nursing...

  24. Physician Orders

    Talino replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    the rai says ... includes written, telephone, fax, or consultation orders for new or altered treatment. does not include standard admission orders, return admission orders, renewal orders, or...

  25. Who signs.

    Talino replied to TravasT's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You have up to 14 days to complete the MDS from ARD. So, the best way to approach this is have another person (preferrably from the same discipline) reassess, do the CAAs, and enter their own...