In most states, LPNs/LVNs are permitted to collect assessment data, but they are not permitted to synthesize that information and draw conclusions from it or develop care plans. They generally are permitted to assist RNs with these functions.
It is important for all LPNs and LVNs to understand the scope of practice permitted under their licenses.
Some nursing home providers have reported that surveyors have written deficiencies on this issue.
Rena
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subj: Re: LPN's Role in MDS
Date: 2/20/04 4:46:20 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent from the Internet
I have worked with LPN MDX coordinators in 3 different states (Nevada, Florida and Colorado) and in all 3 states they have been able to complete the MDS completely, RAPS and careplans and I just signed off on the sections that states RN signature
