RE: Dr. visits

[Heidi Ebertowski]

I BELIEVE SO, WE DO IT IN ND.   Heidi Ebertowski,R.N. MDS Care Coordinator Valley Memorial Homes Grand Forks, ND (701)787-7937   fax (701)787-7901 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. -----Original Message----- From: dawn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 4:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dr. visits       Libby: Is this statewide? Thanks   dawn     ----- Original Message ----- From: Libby Cawthorn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 3:54 PM Subject: RE: Dr. visits   According to the Requirements for LTC Facilities 483.40 Physicians Services,  the physician must see the resident once every 30 days for the first 90 days then once every 60days thereafter. The "Watermelon Book" still comes in handy! Libby -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Courtney Hunter Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 1:54 PM To: aanac group Subject: Dr. visits I have a question, is there a rule on a skilled patient that says they have to see there doctor by a certain time or by a certain day or days while they are skilled?  I know the rules re: certifications and recertifications, that is not what I mean,  I am questioning Dr. visits.  Thanks!   Courtney Hunter RN