I input and sign for the minutes in both places. Per the August 2003 update, it was deleted that a therapist had to attest to accuracy of minutes. My therapy manager gives me a copy of section P (therapy minutes) and section T and I input these minutes. It is like anything else that I input, ie number of meds, I am only counting the number of medications given, there is no way I can truly attest that they were given. The therapies document their numbers on a grid and it matches the minutes I am given. I feel very comfortable doing this as I have a very meticulous therapy manager.
Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -----Original Message----- From: Chriss, Theresa M. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 1:30 PM To: AANAC Q&A (E-mail) Subject: SECTION T & THERAPY MINUTES/DAYS ON SECTION P I'D LIKE INPUT FROM YOU AS TO WHO ENTERS INFORMATION ON SECTION T & SECTION P (THERAPY DAYS/MINUTES) & WHO SIGNS OFF ON IT. CURRENTLY, OUR FACILITY HAS THE CASE MANAGERS ENTER IT AND SIGN OFF ON IT, EVEN THOUGH THE THERAPISTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT INFO. THANKS ALOT! TERRI :0) /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
