Re: LPN's Role in MDS

[Debbie Nichols]

Do you mean that some states do not allow LPN's to complete the MDS even if an RN signs off on it or are you only talking about care plans?  Or both? D Nichols ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 5:25 PM Subject: Re: LPN's Role in MDS This is a state-specific scope of practice question.  If you are not sure about what is appropriate under your license, contact the state agency that licenses you. 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: 2/22/04 3:20:56 PM Pacific Standard Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent from the Internet I am not clear on a LPN not being able to develop a care plan-what exactly does that mean?  Does that mean the RN must write all the care plans and the LPN can then update them as needed?  Please elaborate on this since the LPN's I have ever worked always did their own care plans and now that scares me a little since I was unaware of this.  Thanks Lisa