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  1. To code or not to code??

    dbsue1954 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We have a new admission post hip fracture admitted on the anticoagulation drug Xarelto.I am not sure if this is coded as an anticoagulant .Plavix is a non codeable anticoagulant and i am not sure...

  2. To code or not to code??

    dbsue1954 replied to dbsue1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    apparently palvix is not warfarin based and Xeralto

  3. To code or not to code??

    dbsue1954 replied to dbsue1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Found the answer...yes code it checked with rai coordinator at state and mds consultant....heparing/warfarin based CODE! could not get ahold of anyone earlier.calls returned after i

  4. PPS tracking form

    dbsue1954 replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Robin technologies has a tool available on line....put admission date and it shows the entire 100 day stay with grace days designated.It has made my life a lot

  5. Is the 3.0 a nightmare?

    dbsue1954 replied to catmom1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree with the previous comment. Actually i dreaded when 3.0 happened but after becoming familiar with it , it seems to flow better than 2.0 did. While it appears to be longer, there are so many...

  6. Medicare coverage for end of life/pallative care when not hospice

    dbsue1954 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    can someone please tell me how I can skill a resident who is on comfort care?I have tried to look it up in Medicare guidelines but all I am finding is in reference to Hospice Care?! have had 2...

  7. Medicare coverage for end of life/pallative care when not hospice

    dbsue1954 replied to dbsue1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank you very much. for the record I agree with my therapy department. This is very

  8. MDS Team...Should it be decentralized?

    dbsue1954 replied to MystyDreamer's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We have each discipline completing their own sections of the MDS and formulating and updating their own care plans. We have not seemed to have any problems with it. My team is really good about...

  9. After 2 months..what do you think of the MDS 3.0?

    dbsue1954 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have found that it is becoming a little easier as i work with it..other than software issues, it has gone pretty smoothly. the d/c assessments are a waste of time. I use ALOT of not assessed/dash...

  10. Who is your software vendor for 3.0?

    dbsue1954 replied to Ruas61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    we use accucare....very slow. When u call tech support.they tell you there are "18" calls ahead of you....have had a couple issues with missing info on the print out. have had 2 updates so far and...

  11. MDS 3.0 Discharges

    dbsue1954 replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    use accucare too...and it is very slow. A new update from web this week should speed it up a little...the discharge assessments i have done have been alot of not assessed/no info due to emergency...

  12. first full week working with 3.0!!!!!

    dbsue1954 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well...it has been interesting..my advice is buy stock in the paper manufacturing companies......hard to believe that a 14 day pps assessment takes 38 pages. For those of us who are not computerized...

  13. need advice on keeping colostomy on alzheimer's patient

    dbsue1954 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    patient is a pleasant lady who has diagnosis of alzheimer's. has had a major decline past few weeks. up until 6 a few weeks ago, was maintaining colostomy (old one) with nursing oversight/minimal...

  14. State audits of MDS

    dbsue1954 replied to Ruas61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    here in indiana it is annual but they told me they have the option to come anytime. they are not strictly bound to

  15. Physician orders section p8?

    dbsue1954 replied to jeffrey930's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    just remember it is not the number of orders...number of days!!!this concept escaped me for a short while while learning this

  16. EDS AUDIT

    dbsue1954 replied to gonenutz's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    hi....nw indiana here...eds audit done in dec. the surveyors disallowed one record on healing surgical wound (it was down to steristrips) because documentation did not provide a thorough enough...

  17. MDS 3.0 Delay?

    dbsue1954 replied to lisalake's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am in indiana and asked my state coordinator this week when we could expect the training for 3.0.....she said she had tentatively scheduled training sessions thru out the state and then was...

  18. Pressure relieving devices, etc

    dbsue1954 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My restorative hand me a sheet with the restorative miniutes to code . on this sheet they alos have any other extra "stuff" the resident is using. pressure mattress, bedside commode, wheelchair,...

  19. How do you get your MDS done?

    dbsue1954 replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I ISSUE A CALENDAR FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. I HAVE 58-60 RESIDENTS. CALENDAR IS ISSUED TO ALL DISCIPLINES INVOLVED. IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES, I LET EVERYONE KNOW IN MORNING MEETING. WE HAVE CARE PLAN...

  20. ICD-9 codes

    dbsue1954 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    THE ICD9 WEBSITE HELPS ME OUT ALOT. IT IS QUICKER AND EASIER TO FLIP SCREENS AND LOOK IT UP THAT WAY I THINK. I ALSO HAVE CREATED MY OWN LIST OF FREQUENTLY USED CODES, TOO. TRY THE WEBSITE AND...

  21. Is Anyone Familiar With A Program Called "benevolent Ballet"?

    dbsue1954 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    JUST HEARD OF IT FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY. LOOKED AT THE WEBSITES,BUT WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS HAD A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH

  22. Is Anyone Familiar With A Program Called "benevolent Ballet"?

    dbsue1954 replied to dbsue1954's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Apparently It Is A Speciality Exercise/activity Program Which Is Rumored To Help Seniors With Balance/decreasing

  23. Coding Question

    dbsue1954 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Can Anyone Tell Me How/ Where To Code A Pac Morphine Pump On Mds Assessment Form???? It Is Not Iv.....thought About Coding As Injections For All 7 Days But That Does Not Seem Right Either. Help...

  24. Coding Question

    dbsue1954 replied to dbsue1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The Answer Is..........rai Anual Page 3-179 Under Clarifications Count As Medication Under 01: Identify If New Med Under 02 And Code Only The Number Of Days That The Resident Actually...

  25. Coding Question

    dbsue1954 replied to dbsue1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ahhhhhh...that may be......sounds very logical. i will let you all know when i hear from state coordinator. but this answer makes the most