There was an interesting article in Nursing Home Long Term Management magazine November 2003. Re MDS and liability. Facilities have been cited for completing the MDS during the observation period.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 6:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ASSESSMENTS I should ask what is the proper method for doing the MDS. My UMR team leader told me a few years ago that she wanted to see the dates of the assessments WITHIN the observation periods. Is this what most coordinators do? I have been doing this full time for 6 years at 2 different facilities, but each administrator wants it done differently. I just wanted to know if there really was an assigned menthod. /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
