This is what our orders say also. I would think if you included exact minutes you could get into trouble. If a resident was not able to tolerate that minutes for that day, you would have to call physician, etc. I think what Rena is referring to is that the order must include modalities, number of times per week, and how many weeks to be treated. Is that right, Rena?
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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Therapy orders The order says how many times a week and for how many weeks.It includes the exact modalities.The minutes are not included.Rehab wanted more flexibility.They usually give 45-60 on our very high patients.We were afraid if we stated minutes that there were too many variables.i.e.total mins per day,per ref period,etc etc /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
