I absolutely count the coumadin changes as ordered, especially in my setting where they are newly on coumadin having just been converted from IV Heparin.
Tammy Gola BSN, RN, CRNAC Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Transitional Care Unit 575 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA. 187641-0001 570-552-5417 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Faye Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 3:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: coumadin order I usually count it as it represents that a lab was drawn with abnormal results and/or resident is exhibiting some form of untoward effect of the drug necessitating a MD contact, order change and follow up observation all of which represents a level of skilled care. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 2:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: coumadin order Hi Do you count coumadin's orders in P8 everytime it is adjusted with the lab vaule.? thanks nancy /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
