In a message dated 3/5/2004 7:19:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Good morning Group, I resident that is alert and oriented
X3. Refused meds, ordered treatments. We got sited because the MDS did not
code for resisting care. It is the SS impression that he is simply stating
his right to refuse. I remember reading something last week from the group
about this.
An alert and oriented resident does not resist care. You should have
showed the surveyors the Manual.
