Jennifer, I would not alter the original schedule since the resident was back in less than 24 hours but I am not sure this is the correct thing to do although we haven't received any greif for doing it this way--and I am glad that it doesn't happen very often. Sincerely, Mary Wright ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Russo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED] Org" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:57 AM Subject: 24 hour rule
> Help! I always get confused with this! I have a resident who was out to the > ER over midnight (out at 10 pm and back at 3 am) I know I do not need > tracking forms and I know that I continue with the same schedule and I know > I add an extra day at the end. my question is this: When figuring grace days > etc, do I bump them a day as well? for example resident admitted 12/6. out > to ER 12/15 10 pm and back 12/16 3 am. Originally 100th day was 3/14/03 now > will be 3/15/03. 12/15 was originally day 11, now 12/16 will be day 11. I > would go by Medicare days for figuring grace days not the date right? (The > new day 14 will be 12/20) I am confused... just want to make sure I am doing > it right!! > Thanks in advance! > Jennifer Russo > > > /---------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > -----------------------------------------------------------/ > > /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
