FW: UTI

[Jane Holmer]

This is where my question originated.  It has caused me confusion and I was seeking clarification. Thanks, Jane   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: It is ok if the labs were done prior to the observation window and the antibiotics were started prior to the observation window, as long as all of the criteria are met during the observation period.If even one of the requirements is missing - for example, if the resident is no longer symptomatic but is still receiving antibiotics supported by significant laboratory findings and with a physician-written diagnosis - it would not be coded on the MDS.  RenaRena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-CChair, American Association of Nurse Assessment [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: RE:  Date: 1/19/04 7:33:47 AM Pacific Standard Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] File: winmail.dat (1996 bytes) DL Time (TCP/IP): <1 minute Sent from the Internet If they are recieving the ABT during the observation period I count it. What is everyone else doing? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lecatsas, Joyce M Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Can someone please clarify the coding for UTI.I understand the lab and tx.My question is  if when the lab and the start of the ABT are started a few days prior to the 30 day window.The UTI is still being treated in the window,do you code it? thanks   2iz?xjy}x