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Hi Timma,
What I do in this situation is to address it in the
ADLs/Mobility care plan. I will include a statement with the problem
statement that resident prefers to sleep in recliner and has requested bed to be
removed. Then, I would include with the goals that resident remain free from any
complications associated with use of recliner rather than a bed. Approaches
would include observing for any sleep disturbance, other complications or issues
which could be related to the chair vs bed.
Holly
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Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 9:43
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Subject: Re: recliner versus bed
Care Planning is not my strong suit...when a
resident has a particular like how do you 'care plan' it....would this be a
problem? what would be a reasonable goal?
Timma
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Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 12:58
PM
Subject: RE: recliner versus bed
In MD you can also allow the resident to sleep in the
recliner as described. We had a resident who slept in a recliner for
years. We documented on admission, as well as careplanned that
this was her wish. We never got cited by
surveyers.
Melissa
Melissa Hixenbaugh RN,RAC-C
"You must always
see with the heart. And after, you will live forever in the stars"
"You
only see the important things with the heart...not the eyes. Or the head"
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Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 5:26
PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re:
recliner versus bed
In the maryland code of regulations
10.07.02.28 D
1) each patient shall be provided with his own bed
which shall be at least 36 inches wide, be substantially constructed and in
good repair. Rollaway type beds, cots or folding beds may not be
used.
2) each bed shall be provided with satisfactory type springs in
good repair, and a clean comfortable mattress, standard size for the
bed.
I think the second item might be a problem if your state has
similar
regulations
darlene
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