RE: another question for the group

[Jane Holmer]

I can remember one particular instance when I got a physicians order for restorative.  The resident had a heart condition and I wanted "official" clearance before providing the restorative program.  I did NOT count the order as a physicians order though since orders are not required, considered it a clarification.  I do not routinely obtain orders. Hope this helps, Jane -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 7:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: another question for the group How many of you are obtaining physician's orders for restorative programs?  I know the RAI manual says you don't have to have an order but I have found that for various reasons many of the RNACs are getting them.  I am interested in kmowing why?  thanks     Denise F. O'Donnell, RN, RAC-C, MN, NHA