Re: Rena: Would you care to comment on this?

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In a message dated 11/8/2003 11:03:48 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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! YES YOU SHOULD!!!  It take valuable nursing resources to administer the IV, take credit for it.   Ron