Re: Range of Motion Assessment Question Please

[carol maher]

The manual specifically states that ROM assessment does NOT need to be done by a physical therapist.  Page 3-107 "This is a screening item used to determine the need for a more intensive evaluation.  It does not need to be perfromed by a physical therapist.  Rather, it can be administered by a member of any clinical discipline in accordance with these instructions." I don't think that any specific form is required.  We just use the MDS form to record answers when completing the ROM assessment (done by our nurses). ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Archibald To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 2:28 PM Subject: Range of Motion Assessment Question Please I think I asked this question once and did not receive an answer.  We were cited for inaccuracy on G-4.  I have a Briggs ROM Assessment form..my question is, does nursing anywhere do this, or is it always therapist, and does anyone know if it has to be a therapist?  If our PT inservices us can nursing do it? thanks. Kathy