document it in your pressure ulcer raps and care plan it -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ann Schoeny Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 6:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: coding mushy heels
I code a mushy, purple or red heel as a stage one, but make sure I have documentation that this heel is looking bad and coulds open at any time. We also put a special boot on these tyes of heels and granulex starts right away. In addition we have our podiatrist in and he documents on the heel. We have had good survey results with this issue r/t using podiatry aggressively. ann m schoeny crnac sem haven nursing and rehab 225 cleveland ave. milford, ohio 45150 (513) 248-1270 -----Original Message----- From: Holbeny, Marylynn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 5:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: coding mushy heels How would you code a mushy heel in section M. This heel is mushy, red and purple. It is not open and does not blanche. If I code it as a stage I and it opens later it will look like it occurred in our facility. She was admitted with it that way. Is there any guidelines on how to code a mushy heel? I would appreciate any imput. Thank you Mary Lynn IMPORTANT NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, may contain information that may be confidential or privileged and is intended solely for the entity or individual to whom it is addressed. If you are NOT the intended recipient, you must delete this message and attachments and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message is strictly prohibited. Nothing in this email, including any attachment, is to be a legally binding signature. /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
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