I believe that a COTA can fillout part of the MDS and does not need a co-signature.
It is the same question that I get here about Diet Techs. I believe that no
co-signature is needed and often causes problems. The COTA or Diet tech signs in a
timely manner. The co-signature is often after I have signed R2b. Not good. So, I
have asked that there be no co-signatures on the MDS. If the discipline believes that
a co-signature is required, then only the appropriate person should sign the MDS, not
the one who needs their signature co-signed. I have not had any issues with a diet
tech's or COTA's signature on the MDS with review by PA's UMR survey team.
-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Marolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Oct 28, 2003 12:22 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: signatures--again!!
Hi all,
We have a OT and a COTA(certified occupational therapy assistant) on
our unit---they have split the floor and are asking if the COTA can fill
in part G of the MDS, and sign in AA9 ? or does the OT have to
counter sign after the COTA's signature? Or can the COTA not do
either??
Thanks
Karen
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