Re: POSTING RAPS TO CHART

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RAPs, which should include your decision to careplan, are to be completed by day 14 for an Admission OBRA MDS. RAI Userâs Manual VB2:                     Date that the RN coordinating the RAP assessment process certifies that the RAPs have been completed.  The RAP review must be completed no later than day 14 from the admission date for an Admission assessment and within 14 days of the Assessment Reference Date (A3a) for an Annual assessment, Significant Change in Status assessment, or a Significant Correction of a Prior Full assessment.  This date is considered the date of completion for the RAI (i.e., the date used to determine compliance with Federal time frames for assessment and the date that drives future due dates for when the RAI needs to be completed).                                                 (p. 3-238)   The Careplans are to be completed no later than day 21.   Laurie Genereux         In a message dated 11/24/2003 3:48:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A center in the area got cited for "not having the RAPS on the chart in a timely basis."  Do they need to be actually on the chart by day 21?  Our procedure is that they are complete by day 21 and in the care plan nurse's box along with the MDS until she completes the care plan 7 days later.  She then posts the RAPS and MDS and the care plans go to our DON for signature (SB 1202 in Florida).  After they are signed, they go to the chart.  Do we need to change our procedure and have them on the chart earlier? _________________________________________________________________ Has one of the new viruses infected your computer?  Find out with a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now!  http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators       "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your          questions posted to NAC News and FAQs.     For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/