In a message dated 11/16/2003 1:27:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Many times, surveyors are new, having a bad day, don't like their boss, had a fight with their wife or husband on the way out to the first day of survey, etc., etc., etc. They will often say things that just aren't true, and sometimes just mis-speak. Of course, the MDS is a form of assessment. But, if it was all there was, there wouldn't be a need for the RAP's - then- would there? Sometimes, a problem isn't picked up by the MDS-RAP process. That's where what we call "gut instinct" or "nurses instinct" kicks in (sometimes). On the other hand, the MDS Summary sheet does ask for the location of the MDS "Assessment" information, though. HMMM? Did you ask her where it said that in writing, because we don't want to make that mistake again, right?
Well.................................... I didn't ask her where it said THAT in writing, mainly because when I asked her to show me in writing her definition of restraint, she replied "I don't have to show YOU anything, you have to show me!"
As surveyors represent the State department of health services, and have to ability to levy monetary fine, I don't much care at all if they've fought with their husband, etc., etc. They must be accountable to interpret information correctly. HMMM?
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