RE: Intake and Output

[McGrath, Christine]

Hmm....I would seriously rethink placing everyone on I & O. I once had someone code I&O for residents who were not being followed closely. We got killed on survey for inaccurate I & O's.......and we still didn't get it right on resurvey........took 2 tries till it was done correctly......that's something I never want to go through again.....

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From: carol maher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 11:08 AM
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Subject: Re: Intake and Output

Intake and Output is NOT one of the RUGS qualifying questions.  In my opinion, having everyone on Intake and Output is counterproductive.  Most of the time, the measurements are not accurate when everyone is on I & O.  I think that it is better to concentrate on measuring the I & O of those who are truly at risk.  So, I don't think that it would increase your reimbursement and would be unnecessary work.


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From: "Connie L. Frank" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Oct 24, 2003 7:53 AM
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Subject: Intake and Output

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Question was posed at my facility, whether all residents should be on I&O throughout the stint on Medicare (particularly if held for skilled nursing only and nontherapy) up to 100 days if necessary.  It is proposed that this will increase the reimbursement. What are you doing? Does it really increase reimbursement and if so how much?

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