RE: Section K

[k.karren]

The director believes chewing is the only reason and assistant director agrees with Holly  - chewing, swallowing, or personal preference. The assistant director completes the MDS but is getting pressure from the director (her boss) to code it the way he wants it done…I need to step in and wanted input to make sure I am right. thanks   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of carol maher Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Section K   Can your dietary management give examples of when a mechanically altered diet would be ordered for a reason other than a chewing problem? ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 5:25 PM Subject: Section K   I have been asked to pose a question here by our dietary management….   Section K 1   - if a resident is on a mechanically altered diet should 1a chewing problem always be checked – ( I do understand if a chewing problem was present and now is managed we need to check it.) Any comments would be appreciated. thanks