RE: Coding Section G - Transfer with Mechanical Lift

[Laurie L Swanke]

We have 2 types of lifts, one that totally lifts the resident and the other that requires the resident to bear wt and hold on.  The toal lift I code 4/2 or 3 depending on the number of CNAs and the stand-up I code as a 3/2 or 3 since the resident does bear weight and participates.  We as a facility have never counted the lift as a person. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Debbie Nichols Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Coding Section G - Transfer with Mechanical Lift I code transfers with a mechanical lift 4/3 (as long as a mechanical lift was used every time during the 7 days).  We require 2 assist for all mechanical lifts.  D Nichols RN, RAC-C   ----- Original Message ----- From: MDS Lady To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:03 AM Subject: Coding Section G - Transfer with Mechanical Lift I have been asked to pass this question to the group on coding when a mechanical lift is used for transfers.   Prior to the mechanical lift being used the resident was coded: Bed Mobility coded 4/3 Transfers coded 4/3   With the Mechanical Lift -Transfers...the resident is placed onto the lift by the 2 staff... The two staff remain in the room...one mans the lift and one stands by in case assistance is needed.   How would you code transfers with the Mechanical Lift? Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want.