juniper111

You would think this is self explanatory however, I continue to come back to this same discussion with mgmt who says pt is bedbound if they require assistance out of bed.

If a patient requires assistance to stand and pivot to a wheelchair are they considered bed bound and rated at 30% or chairbound and rated at 40%? I have a few patients that are two person asst to wheelchair and I'm not sure how to rate them.

Would you consider a patient that cannot transfer out of bed on their own to be bedfast? For example if they required assistance transferring to a chair.

If a patient is unable to transfer out of bed to a chair on their own would you consider them bed bound?

I'm new to Hospice and most of my patients will be in a SNF or Nusing Home. Is anyone else working as a case manager in these type of facilities? What are your responspibilities? My understanding is that there will be a nurse and aide at the facility who are responsible for meds, adls, and most patient care. I've been told that I will be there to assist in care but haven't been given any specifics yet, so I'm curious what role other Hospice RN's play at these facilities.