----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 7:31
AM
Subject: Re: Rena Please
respond...Overlapping assessment windows
This is what I just LOVE (NOT) about some
consultants. It frustrates me to no end when I hear about consultants
who are being paid to disseminate patently wrong information.
You will not find any sort of documentation to
verify this, because it is hogwash.
And to all you consultants on the list, I am not
talking about you. If you are on this list, it means you have an
interest in knowing the most current information and keeping on top of changes
and trends in the RAI process. It's the ones who couldn't cut it in the real
world of LTC, go out and incorporate themselves, build a website and print up
a bunch of flyers and business cards! One such consultant in my area has
a website that offers services to ensure "HIPPA" compliance. Now, I am
no expert, but I think that if you are going to set yourself up as an
authority on a particular subject, perhaps you should spell it correctly on
your website.
Holly (getting off her soap box now)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 9:11
AM
Subject: Rena Please
respond...Overlapping assessment windows
We have been told by a consultant that having assessments
with overlapping dates in the reference period is Medicare fraud. This
person stated that if you use day 8 for you 5 day assessment then you need
to move your 14 day assessment out as well so you don't overlap
windows.
Is there any document out there to verify this?
Thanks in advance
Diane R. Wierenga
RN, BSN, RAC-C
