Thanks for your replies! The only reason I'm fussing over this is because I noticed that my RUG score for this particular resident went from RVB to RVC ( with an ADL index of 15, as per what I actually coded on the MDS: eating=0/1, tranf=3,2, bed mob=3,3 and toileting =3,3). When I contacted Information Systems regarding the RUG code, they informed me that the system automatically assigns a higher self-performance code under "eating" if parenteral IV is checked off in section K. I wondered if I should then code higher on the MDS to include the nursing involvement for the IV Vanco q day (200 cc daily)...Thanks to all!
reneir jerusalem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
reneir jerusalem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
what if resident is npo and only get iv fluids for hydration?
Doug and Jane Barbour <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Olga,IV meds are included in P1c. In section G1h you only code residents self performance and support needed for eating. She eats independently, therefore you code 0 for self performance. IV administration is not a factor.Jane----- Original Message -----From: Olga LawrenceSent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 5:45 AMSubject: How would you code this?If a nurse administers IV Vancomycin (200 mls/24 hours) each day over the lookback period, and the resident is independent with eating activity, what would the correct code (self-performance) be under "eating" in section G? Since I would have to include the 200 mls of IV solution in section K and provide the average daily intake of parenteral fluids, I feel that section G would have to be coded in a way which reflects the nurse's involvement.... Is this correct? Thanks! (is code "3" appropriate ?)
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