I have a question now about how to code in section G based on the new
manual. In a situation where most of the week an activity did not occur
except for 1 or 2 times. We use an adl flow sheet, so the entire 7 days
will be 8/8 except for 1 or 2 times where there is a 3/2, for example.
According to the new manual, on the mds I would put "0/2". I have been
told by our compliance officer to "use the ADL self-performance chart".
But the chart says "does on own, OR aided 1 or 2 times only". Aided 1
or 2 times only and activity occurred 1 or 2 times only are 2 different
things. This has me confused. So if a resident is totally independent
with transfers and had help only 1 or 2 times during the week, it would
be coded "0/2" on the mds. And a resident who is bedfast (for whatever
reason) but they had total staff assist to transfer out of the bed 1 or
2 times during the week , they would also be coded "0/2" on the mds.
This doesn't seem right. Anyone?
Thanks, Nancy
Nancy Deonarine RN
MDS Coordinator
Barclay Friends
West Chester, Pa 19380
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