Shortcake123
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Is this the printed MDS that has been signed after submission? If it is it cannot be changed, but like you I am new to this as well. You cannot make changes to a submitted MDS unless you make a modification to a prior submission. Can someone else possibly help us out? Thanks. Doris
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:yeah:I agree with what has been said and when I do vital signs I also chart pain and use the pain scale in our facility rated 1-10. I have seen residents that run elevated temperatures, heart rates, respirations, and blood pressures because of pain. When you chart your vital signs and then pain as 1-10 this also gives a rational as to why one or all of the vital signs are elevated if no other symptoms are present. It is amazing then if the resident is having pain and a PRN analgesic is given you will see a decrease in the other vital signs. Doris, RNAC
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I am sorry to hear this about your mother, she sounds like a Nurse who like most of us are overwhelmed at times with patient case loads. Unfortunately, I have to agree with most of the advise. It is difficult for her to prove that she didn't shred any documents and that she did assessments on her shift. I agree that her best option is to get a lawyer that would be willing to work with her in regard to payment. I wish there was something else I could do for her but I suggest that she not sign anything until she talks to a lawyer. She could try to find one that may give her a free legal consultation first. There are a few lawyers out there that advertise for free consultation. Tell her to hang in there and to think before she signs anything!!! Keep us informed. Doris Nesiba RN
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Thank you so much for your help. I enjoy what I am doing but it is very overwhelming at time. It's great to have others to bounce ideas off of.
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Do you have Medicare Meeting on a weekly bases? Where you discuss reference dates, therapy, and discharge dates? :yeah:I am new to this site and a new MDS Nurse who is having difficulty keeping track of reference dates. I have the scheduler wheel and was also wandering if there are in other tools available. Thanks! for your help.