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  1. MDS and QIS

    poohmdsnurse replied to Sfisher09's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I too am going to experience my first QIS survey....... we are in window now ..in fact riding close to the 15 month

  2. New PPS assm't code - OMRA Change of Therapy

    poohmdsnurse replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    :uhoh3:Just one more thing for me to add to my do list.... not like it isn't long enough

  3. PointClickCare - need help

    poohmdsnurse replied to wyogypsy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We too have Point Click Care and no it did not bring everything from our previous software to this one, each of us took a wing and entered all the data on each resident- diagnosis, immunizations,...

  4. Can OH LPNs Note Orders?

    poohmdsnurse replied to hapyman's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I currently work in a nursing home and yes I do note orders... always

  5. case mix

    poohmdsnurse replied to 1lanarn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    For us in Ohio it is needs to be 5 days at 150 minutes a Medium is a higher case mix than a High

  6. MDS responsibility @Triple Check

    poohmdsnurse replied to soshore's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have never heard of a triple check meeting but we (meaning me (MDS nurse) and the business office and rehab) check all the billing for the month prior to and make sure each one has the right amount...

  7. Meetings

    poohmdsnurse replied to carrieMDSrn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes we have Medicare Meetings( ours is called UR- utilization review) on a weekly basis- they are headed by our therapy dept. When I fill out a Cert and recert paper I made my own paper up to go in...

  8. Taking work home

    poohmdsnurse replied to achot chavi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    i agree with you but i too am one who takes work home with me- i try with all my might not to but there is times you just have too. in the piece and quiet of my home i am able to get things done and...

  9. Meetings

    poohmdsnurse replied to carrieMDSrn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am required to attend morning meeting with dept heads, Tuesday UR meetings, Tuesday care conference meetings,and Quality Assurance meetings

  10. MDS Nurses: do the other departments respect MDS?

    poohmdsnurse replied to nyteshade's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Welcome to my world..... they think we have the cream of the crop world. As you stated they think with us working Mon-Fri no weekends or holidays that we have it made. But I do often work a weekend in...

  11. MDS subacute care

    poohmdsnurse replied to Moogie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Bypass this job... it is by far to much of a pain to try and do this with school and do this job- (do it

  12. Offer to be MDS nurse

    poohmdsnurse replied to Veggiegirl73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ABSOLUTELY DO NOT .... wait until you have been a nurse for at least a while. It is not a peachy ( Mon-Fri no weekends or holidays) believe me I have spent many weekend days here working to keep...

  13. what is scoop on section w, question 1?

    poohmdsnurse replied to LoriAHS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Ours here is pulled to it and I leave it alone... Again as stated if I were to remove it- it would be a BIG pain in the butt and it wouldn't pass audit nor be accepted by

  14. What MDS data entry and resident management software does your facility use?

    poohmdsnurse replied to catnip3's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We just currently switched from WinCare to Point Click Care. What a God sin ...!! It is absolutely user friendly. It is there for you at a click of a button. If they don't have what you want- they...

  15. Is this a skill?

    poohmdsnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    According to the MDS bible.... if it is a surgical wounds (M4) it includes healing and nonhealing, open or closed surgical incisions, on any part of the body until it heals. So I would skill her... we...

  16. Work schedules, nights, weekends, holidays?

    poohmdsnurse replied to nyteshade's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    In my facility I am required to work Mon-Fri 7 am -3 pm. No weekends - only if I chose to do so- I am given the opportunity to flex my schedule as I see fit but only to work 75 hrs in a 2 week period....

  17. how many for mds

    poohmdsnurse replied to jimw's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Please tell me there is more than just you..... if not you best RUN...... and run

  18. MDS 3.0 Delayed until October 2010

    poohmdsnurse replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    YEAH!!!!!! It is true ... MDS 3.0 not up and running til

  19. Nursing Homes/Assisted Living

    poohmdsnurse replied to SophieRNBSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Well I am a LPN who has worked in a nursing home for the last 23 yrs (same place :wink2:)... I wouldn't go anywhere else!! I LOVE IT... worked my way up the ladder over the years.. started as a 3-11...

  20. Cognitive raps question?

    poohmdsnurse replied to jeffrey930's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You are making it alot harder than you need to .... the only ones that read them are you and maybe the state assessor if they choose that resident. Make it short and simple- Resident #1(Name) is noted...

  21. Physician orders section p8?

    poohmdsnurse replied to jeffrey930's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Like Ruas61a stated do you have a MDS manual??? ...if not that is one purchase you MUST make and MUST read from front page to back cover and over again.... it is our bible when you defend to a state...

  22. skilled charting

    poohmdsnurse replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It probably wouldn't work here.. some of our nurses I tell you I think they were born in a barn.. they would need that explained to

  23. Pressure relieving devices, etc

    poohmdsnurse replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The MDS nurse is responsible at my facility for coding of wheelchair cushions, I usually have no problems there. But I never mark the turning and repositioning on a MDS (it is my area) but I choose...

  24. AANAC?

    poohmdsnurse replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    First off... couple questions is have you ever worked on a MDS? do you know what they

  25. Skilling Factors

    poohmdsnurse replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well first off I know as a MDS nurse who does the billing- I get paid on the first 5 day MDS for 14 days, so that is why they are telling you to skill them for 14 days. Your place of employment would...