Hello Poodlehead, MDS stands for minimal data set in other terms it means money, well at least that is what I have been told. It consist of doing comprehensive assessements on each resident which...
Yes, I can see this as a possibility, I have only been a LPN for 5 1/2 years and I have been the MDS coordinator at our facility since February 2006. If your state will allow LPN to complete the MDS...
Hello Nascar Nurse, I am in Alabama and I only make 16.43/hr and I am salaried and some days there is no way I can get out on time. I have the same responsibilities with medicare and plus therapy cap...
rebesmillpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hello, At our facility we have a 1 hour before and 1 hour after window for meds to be given. You are exactly right if you go by the MAR you will probably be out of your time frame. Check your...