Talino

Talino

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  1. MDS Section G

    Talino replied to hazeleyedbabygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have Powerpoint, send me a

  2. CDC wants HIV tests for everyone

    Talino posted a topic in General Nursing

    CDC wants HIV tests for everyone Tuesday, May 9, 2006; Posted: 9:27 a.m. EDT (13:27 GMT) ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Testing for the AIDS virus could become part of routine physical exams for adults and...

  3. Mds-rugs

    Talino replied to RondaS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    There is a very active listserver which engages in ALL aspects relating to the MDS and PPS process. All you need is an email address. This listserver is a "must have" in your situation. Be forwarned...

  4. C Diff

    Talino replied to Perfectms10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A policy should be in place. The CDC guideline should be adhered to. In the absence of a designated staff, the DON or Medical Director should assume responsibility that this policy is complied with....

  5. Mds-rugs

    Talino replied to RondaS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You can use the MPAF when you do the 5-Day. If the resident is still in facility on day 14, you will be compelled to complete a full MDS for OBRA required Initial Adm w/ RAPs. If the resident would...

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

    Talino replied to glm777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RAC-C Resident Assessment Coordinator - Credentialed (as acclaimed by AANAC). Not "certified" since it is not endorsed by CMS. Anyone who successfully completes the AANAC course becomes RAC-C. Be it...

  7. EMS..LTC..DNR orders

    Talino replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    This is state-specific. PA EMS do require an "out-of-hospital DNR" form to withhold CPR. It would be best to have one for each DNR resident in the facility to honor their wishes (or that of their...

  8. What Love's Got To Do With It

    Talino posted a topic in General Nursing

    i shall seek and find you. :1luvu: i shall take you to bed and have my way with you.:heartbeat :kiss i will make you ache, shake and sweat until you moan and groan. :icon_hug:...

  9. Forced to stay at work, or abandonment

    Talino replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitions may be state-specific. Check with your state BON. Nursing laws on this subject do apply to CNAs. "Patient abandonment occurs when a CNA, having accepted an assignment to care for a patient...

  10. I am getting mixed messages on Stets!!! I need Help!!!!

    Talino replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    If in the future you'll need to break apart a concrete patio, that screwdriver won't be any good either. 'just watch this guy ---> If price is not a factor, go for the III. It has more benefits,...

  11. What is reasonable staffing?

    Talino replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To compare staffing ratio in your area... http://www.medicare.gov/ Click on Compare Nursing Homes Click on Zip Code Enter zip and distance >Continue >Choose your facility >Next step >Click...

  12. MDS Questions???????????

    Talino replied to sassyASC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    What are the RUG scores for these therapy residents? RUG scores of Ultra High and Very High are usually achieved by using grace days. The only way to avoid a grace day, therapy must begin on day of...

  13. MDS 2.0 August Revision, Final Section W

    Talino posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/mds20/rai0812upd.pdf section w supplemental items will be effective october 1, 2005 rai user's manual...

  14. need info on MDS certification

    Talino replied to NYCRN920's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since it is not mandatory to be credentialed (it's either a state or facility preference) credentialing programs are provided on a regional basis. This one is the closest to Ct... Tuesday, September...

  15. need info on MDS certification

    Talino replied to NYCRN920's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.aanac.org/education/default.asp

  16. Resident Incident/ Accident's

    Talino replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Follow the guidelines instead of facility practice .... http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Professional/documents/purplebook.pdf pp

  17. MDS Coordinator Salaries

    Talino replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    under the texas case-mix reimbursement system, nursing home residents covered by medicaid are classified by nursing facility staff according to an index of 11 categories plus a default. this index is...

  18. Anyone else here do pre-admission screenings and marketing?

    Talino replied to NE_Chris's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ...just to clarify, I wasn't implying hospitals do MDSs. It is the SNF's best tool in screening applicants. The information required to complete it is contingent upon the SNF's practice. Low SNF...

  19. Anyone have any good fall prevention measures

    Talino replied to kcherryrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.patientsafety.gov/SafetyTopics/fallstoolkit/notebook/06_interventions.pdf

  20. Looking for Restorative Care Coodinators

    Talino replied to RobinDJ's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A Rehab Nursing program is the responsibility of a Nurse, not a therapist. Set aside all your literatures for now. Start with a P&P following the guidelines for Nursing Rehab/Restorative Care in...

  21. Anyone else here do pre-admission screenings and marketing?

    Talino replied to NE_Chris's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best ammo in screening applicants is knowledge in MDS assessments. This is the primary tool used in LTCFs that determines the type of care an applicant requires and the revenue yield. Then follow...

  22. Medicare Charting guidelines

    Talino replied to dimpsogre's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Medicare "daily nursing notes" you mentioned may be imposed upon you by your Fiscal Intermediary, not by CMS. But I would be surprised if the requirement specifically says that a "nurse" has to...

  23. Proper way of assessing pts on nights

    Talino replied to LisaSh's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CFR 483.15 Quality of Life (e) Accomodation of Needs A resident has the right to - (1) Reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accomodations of individual needs and preferences,...

  24. skillable services

    Talino replied to dysont's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's an ongoing education nightngale. The more you do it the more you learn. I started in late '89 when MDS was first introduced in NY. The discussion group you mentioned is an excellent resource to...

  25. skillable services

    Talino replied to dysont's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Refer to your MDS RAI Manual Chapter 6. To be able to do an OMRA, the resident must meet one or more of the conditions identified in the Hierarchical Classifications. Only the top 26 Classification...