I asked this very question at a training seminar I went to when this MDS came out and was told to code what I observed the residents ability to be not what they could do on command. They seemed to be very aware of the "issue" involved.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stacee Kunse Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ROM and voluntary movement... For section G4, ROM and voluntary movement... We just switched therapy companies, and they are doing our section G4. We are seeing a major change. For voluntary movement, what if the resident is not cognitively intact enough to follow directions to move an upper or lower extremity, but we do see the resident grab a teddy bear, hold a hand, ambulate with assist, etc. Should voluntary movement be coded as impaired? This e-mail and any attachments are confidential information intended for the sole use of the addressee listed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately via return e-mail, or call our Management Information Systems Coordinator at (989)673-4117, and delete the e-mail. Unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or attachments, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Stacee Kunse, RN MDS Coordinator Tuscola County Medical Care Facility 1285 Cleaver Road Caro, MI 48723 Phone: (989)673-4117 Fax: (989)673-6665 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
