Re: Quarterly Notes

[LINDA FUCHS]

Our CNA's have flow sheets they must complete on a daily basis. Before an MDS is due I put a sticker on the residents chart of the assessment dates and each shift (nurse) is asked to write a note about that resident for their shift. We have told them to include how they do their ADL's, # of staff needed to assist, behaviors during cares, any other pertinent information for that resident. I also visit with the primary CNA for the resident before I do the MDS and ask all the pertinent questions. Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/05/03 02:10PM >>> We are having a problem at my new facility and your input would really help.   When I do a quarterly MDS  or any MDS for that matter there is not enough documentation.  An example would be  doing a quarterly note with only 1 progress note in 3 months and CNA records half filled out. How do you handle these situations? I spoke with the head of my department on the corporate level who tells me to go and do a full assessment my self and do a late entry for the ARD. I do not feel confortable doing this.  I've been an RNAC for a long time and this is the first time I have encountered this.  The documentation is HORRIBLE.   Thanks for the imput in advance CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. Thank you.