Re: Help, quick question about full codes

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In a message dated 2/6/2004 6:58:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would base it on your facility policy and if you donât have oneâ.write one. Our policy is that we only code WITNESSED last breathsâ.   Really? How can you be sure that when you come upon a resident absent of pulse and respiration, that the resident hadn't stopped breathing one minute before, and could be probably be revived? Is this policy FULLY explained to residents and familles on admission? I hope so!