If they are true pressure "relieving" mattresses (I am not familiar with the
mattress)- absolutely check M5b - take credit for the use of the mattresses.
Holly QI in CT
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> From: Joyce, Monica [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 11:47 AM
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> Subject: Air beds
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> We have put new pressure relieving mattresses on all of our beds recently ( accumax
> matresses). My administrater feels this qualifies all MDSs to include M5b. What do
> you all think? I feel it is a little bit of a stretch?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Monica
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