KristenLPN

KristenLPN has 4 years experience and specializes in Geriatric/LTC.

Latest Activity

1. other nurses not letting you do your job

   KristenLPN replied to karenp31's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I have to say I agree. There is no way I would have stood there and let that happen. As a matter of fact, the nurses I work with all know that aspect of their care. You are a department head. That...

2. turning/repositioning program

   KristenLPN replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Better check your CNA subtask sheets. They should be documenting on turning/repositioning if they are anything other than being independent in bed mobility/transfers. Which they should be doing...

3. ASHD vs CAD

   KristenLPN replied to kmiles's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I do not code them the same. If CAD, I mark "other cardiovascular

4. how do you all ahndle signing the MDS?

   KristenLPN replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Wondering why you are dating after the ard date? Assessment reference date...with a 30 day/14 day and a 7 day lookback period, is every department on the same time frame? For instance, ARD of...

5. "I" careplans

   KristenLPN replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I have been using "I" Care Plans for the last four years in my facility. We all have, we own 7 homes in the Southern Illinois region. I like it. It is as if it is in the first person and more person...

6. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

   KristenLPN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Effingham really south? I consider Effingham to be more mid state. I am in Williamson County, about 30 minutes north of Metropolis. I had to chuckle at that last statement, sorry.

7. Section G

   KristenLPN replied to toicole's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   If they are a wanderer, then the risk is identified. Which means that they are probably on a 15 minute check, and that justifies as supervision, according to the MDS seminars. That is also your...

8. Help With Supporting Documentation.

   KristenLPN replied to gonenutz's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I had a similair problem with my facility. I stopped coding for things not proven. No documentation, no money for the facility. Took about three months for corporate to see the significant drop in $$....

9. Pushing The Limit For $

   KristenLPN replied to disney158's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I am in Illinois, who is going under what is called Medicaid Audits. If your facility gets paid thru medicaid, be leary over too many "early assessments" as this will send a red flag to them and...

10. How Long are Your Care Plans?

    KristenLPN replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    To start off with you have 6-8 problems: Cognition, ADL functions, Risk for Dehydration (if recent IV therapy, use of diuretics, recent infections particularly UTI, and/or staff assistance for...

11. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

    KristenLPN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello all. I am in Herrin, Illinois as well. Right in the heart of Southern