I do have a manual and it is on my lap the whole time I am at the
computer. We are the only facility on the island that does MDS. We
are very small, 25-35 residents. I did not get much training, as our
consultant was trying to catch us up from our computer going down in June, she
was there for two weeks. I started in the middle of August.
(surveyors came on my second day on the job) I do all the sections
some of the time and some of the time I can get our other departments
(activities, social services) to do their sections. Therapy always comes
through for me and they give me the information for their section.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 8:32
PM
Subject: Re: simple question
Welcome Katie!
I think the best place for you to start is the RAI
Manual...do you have one?
Also, it will be very important for you to check out (and if
possible join) AANAC's membership.
Tell us...how much training you have had in the
process?
When did you start?
How many beds are you responsible for?
What sections do you complete?
Yes, you did ask a basic question...but we are all basic to
some extent...as the regulations are always changing or being clarified.
So feel free to ask basic questions...infact, we welcome them!
You are a brave person to write...others like to lurk....so you may
be asking a question that others are thinking about.
I won't bore you and others with the answers as I am
sure the questions are being answered as I write this.
A bit of advise....
Don't try to be a perfectionist you will disappoint
yourself. Always, know you will always be learning regardless of the
seminars, conventions and articles...no one has it all! Which is the
reason you can feel free to ask the questions on this listserver...someone out
there may have part of an answer and others will expound of that answer...this
is all part of growing with the MDS. Oh one last thing...try not to look
at the position as a job...but rather as a career I do believe you will find
much more rewarding.
Good Luck,
The Nose
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 6:54
PM
Subject: simple question
Hi
I am very new to the whole MDS process and am trying to learn
everything at once. I am the only one in this area that does
this job, so I am learning a lot from everyone's emails. (thank
you)
I have a very simple question-- What is the time frame for me to
complete the MDS after the ARD? And how long for me to transmit?
Forgive me for the basic question.
Katie Fox, RN
Seaview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
St.
Thomas, Virgin Islands
340-777-3303 ext.
114
