I purchased the 5MCC from www.handango.com for $64.95  Updates are free for a year.  (www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productType=2&optionId=1_2_2&jid=D4CA297A339FB6B64X357BEF58D14XAF&platformId=2&siteId=1&productId=66359&sectionId=0&catalog=30&txtSearch=5+Minute+Clinical+Consult)  (Direct Link)  My "PDR" is actually the DR's Drug Book, same thing, easier to use, more clinical stuff, from www.skyscape.com for $49.95 (www.skyscape.com/EStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=220) direct link.  The MDS reference is just stuff I have collected along the way, especially the Midnight Rule which you need to beat the bookkeeper with over the about once every 6 months, etc.  The MDS Manual I downloaded like everyone else, opened with the Pocket Word (Part of the Microsoft Office for PDA's which usually comes with it.)   I also have a few other things, mostly because I'm obsessive - compulsive.  I have the Medical Chart, which allows me to track order changes & labs, etc. and the Han D Database, so I can write my own storage device options.  There's a lot of stuff out there, and some of it is FREE!   Try ADL software, which supposedly has some trial downloadable software.  Also, some of the companies actually sell programs which allow the nurse to do the MDS on the PDA, but which are so expensive, only the facility can afford it, and they are usually given specific PDA's to use w/ the programs.  Most companies, especially Handango, will allow you to download a program, and you get to use it 15 times before you have to register and then pay for it.  Prices range from about $29 to $79.00 for that type of stuff.
Corey
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Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 3:31 PM
Subject: MDS ADL stuff for Palm Pilot

I just got a palm, and wondered if anyone knew of any sites that have downloadable software r/t MDS, ADL etc.  I would like to just try a demo of it before I buy, if possible.  Anyone can write me privately. thanks so much!

Kathy Archibald RN
Living Center Supervisor
Caribou Memorial Hospital
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FAX 1-208-547-2790
Soda Springs ID 83246

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