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Sophie,
Attached is the form that I made to use for
clarification. The list is directly from the F Tag definition.
Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:52
AM
Subject: Re: Stop the Stereotypes/More
Antipsych stuff
Does anyone have the list of "appropriate diagnoses" for the
antipsychotic medications? "Holly Sox, RN, RAC-C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Very true, Glo. And I am sorry if my
original post sparked any anti-surveyor sentiments. Once again, for the
record, I was just trying to get some confirmation about whether it is
"acceptable" or "legal" to have a policy of not initiating a new
antipsychotic medication until the MD has given an appropriate
diagnosis. Our docs have been using depression and agitation, and then
get snarky with me when I try to clarify. Seems as though it would be
easier to have it on paper, saying, "Dear Doctor. Your order for Risperdal
for Resident Sally Swearsalot has been noted. In order to begin this
medication, please indicate the appropriate diagnosis from the list
below. Regulations require that one of these diagnoses be present in
order to justify use of this med."
Thanks, y'all, for bearing with me. I am
just trying to understand this.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:27
PM
Subject: Re: Stop the
Stereotypes
It is
true some surveyors are very and some are not. However, it is my
understanding that they are not allowed to give advice per the Federal
govt. I believe it is stated in the State operations manual. Gloglo
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Psychotropic Drug Justification.doc
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