Re: Foley on the MDS

[Holly Sox, RN, RAC-C]

In this situation, I code the indwelling catheter, as well as whatever other appliances/programs were used during the 14 day lookback.  (ie pads/briefs, toileting program, etc)  You didn't ask, but for bladder continence, you need to look at the entire 14 day period and code accordingly. For the days that res had the foley s/he was likely "0" for continence.  What about the other days?  If s/he is totally incontinent otherwise, I would code "3" and explain in the RAP.   If continent always, then code "0" and explain in the RAP that the catheter was d/ced on day 2.    Holly Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C  Clinical Editor, Careplans.com www.careplans.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:58 PM Subject: Foley on the MDS If a patient was admitted with a foley and then on day 2 at 6am foley was dc'ed do you count it on the mds as the pt had a foley or not?????