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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 3:05
PM
Subject: Rena...Please respond -
ROM
On page 3-108 of the RAI Manual it states "For Itm G4a, a
resident who is unable to follow your verbal instructions or a demonstration
of movements can be actively assisted in range of motion exercises to assess
for limitations. Move the resident's joints through low, active assisted
ROM by providing support and direction with each activity." It also
states " If resident is still unable to perform the activity after your
demonstration, move the resident's joints through slow, active assisted range
of motion to assess for limitations. In active/assistive range of motion
exercises, the health professional provides support and direction with the
resident performing some of the activity."
Given this information I am assuming that passive ROM can not
be used when coding this section.
However.... on page 3-109 of the RAI manual it states:
" For each body part, code the appropriate response for the
resident's active (or assistive/passive)range of motion function during the
past seven days."
Given this information I am thinking that Passive ROM can be
used in coding this section.
What is your take on this section? What are others
doing?
Thanks in Advance
Diane R. Wierenga RN
BSN RAC-C
