Totally Dependent For Positioning

Specialties MDS

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Specializes in MDS Coordinator.

If a resident can hold onto the 1/4 siderail while being positioned or while being given incontinent care - should we be coding that resident as totally dependent for positioning or as assist since they are holding onto the rail to keep themselves held over during care (they are not using the rail to move themselves in bed at all - just to keep from falling back while care is provided)? Thanks!

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Specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF.

Total. No physical exertion from resident transpired during the actual position change.

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Specializes in Staff Development, Long Term Care, Assisted Living.

Agree, total. 

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