Re: LPN's Role in MDS

[Debbie Nichols]

I have one LPN and one RN besides myself completing the MDS.  The LPN is able to complete the assessment and do raps and initiate care plans.  She also runs the care plan meeting on her floor.  I sign off on her assessments.  She is also considered to be in management.  State is NE.  I also know an LPN in IA who does MDS assessments. Debbie Nichols, RN, RAC-C   ----- Original Message ----- From: Richardson, Christine To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 7:02 AM Subject: RE: LPN's Role in MDS  I have been working with MDS for 10 years,also a LPN and have mainly the same duties CAR in MO -----Original Message----- From: dawn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 8:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LPN's Role in MDS   I am an LPN and have done MDS's for 13 years. I complete the nursing parts of the assessment, complete RAP's and the care plan. I ensure all other disciplines have coded accurately, I run the care plan conferences and schedule all assessments. I am considered a "department head" and am in a mangement position. The DON/ADON sign the assessments for completion. I am in Florida, however I did MDS's in Indiana prior to PPS and the DON also signed in this state.       ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 7:38 PM Subject: LPN's Role in MDS What parts of the MDS process can be done by an LPN? Can they initiate RAP's and Care Plans and have RN co-signature? Currently working the state of Ohio. Is this a by state issue? Please give some ideas on what LPN's do in your facility as far as working in the MDS office. Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure.  It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available).  In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611.