In a message dated 10/28/2003 9:43:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
> It depends on what all you have to do with the discharge. I have to go
> through the chart, find the documentation of where they went and when, (its
> unbelievable what isn't filled out where it should be and it takes time to
> find it in the closed chart). I then fill out the tracking form, enter it
> into the computer, have to enter it into our "admission bible" (kept at the
> nurses station and always seems to be in use when I need it) and then onto
> my log for the billing office.
> So, I can see where it may take 15 minutes or more or less.
>
> Remember, this is a tool that one of our fellow members volunteered to
> share. We shouldn't criticize what values he uses, instead take the tool
> and adjust it the way that will work the best for you. I
> even know that I
> have more than 40 hours a month non-MDS work.
>
> Tammy Gola BSN, RN, CRNAC
> Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
> Transitional Care Unit
> 575 North River Street
> Wilkes-Barre, PA. 187641-0001
> 570-552-5417
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thank you tammy, you helped support my point that the times used will vary depending
on facility practices.
Ron
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