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I agree. By referring RAP to careplan you are
creating what appears to be a circular definition that has a "chicken and egg"
problem.
Nathan
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Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:04
PM
Subject: Re: unneccesary raps?
I think this is NOT a good plan. The RAP is a
clinical assessment that helps determine where and if care planning is needed.
The care plan is the outcome. The RAP review must reflect use of related
guidelines in your decision making. The RAPs facilitate decision
making, providing the Interdisciplinary Team a solid framework for developing
the care plan. The structure and content of the care plan is simplified when
the team focuses on the assessment process. This assessment includes data
collection and data analysis. Without the analysis, time spent in
collecting information results in a paper compliant process with care planning
that does little to affect positive outcomes for the resident.
In addition to the RAP assessment process, positive outcomes in care
planning can be further enhanced with the use of the Quality Indicators. The
Indicators are determined by selected responses made on the MDS. The
Indicators identify prevalence of certain conditions. When used in conjunction
with the residents� plan of care the Indicators act as a �crib note� or key to
insure conditions have been appropriately evaluated and care planned as
needed. Reviewing the triggered Indicators against the care plan and / or
related RAPs to insure they have been acted on appropriately guarantees you
care planning is on target.
Debbie Ohl RN, NHA LTC Consultant & Educator, Ohl &
Associates 613 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 Phone / Fax
513-522-6041 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.greatcareplans.com
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 4:09
PM
Subject: Re: unneccesary raps?
When entering the location of information on
the RAP sheet, what do you think about siting the care plan as the source of
information?
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