This is true, but I don't beilieve it applies to therapy, when use of the grace days more accurately reflects the resident's intensity of care. If nursing also routinely uses grace days, this is a problem.
Gail Neustadt, NHA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Schoeny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 9:07 AM Subject: RE: Is it a red flag to use till day 8 for all the 5 day pps's ifwe are getting everyone in the very hi It is supposedly a red flag if you are always using grace days, regardless of the reason.The RAI manual states that it is okay to use them to more "fully capture therapy minutes or other treatments"...but goes on the say that they should be used sparingly. "If the facility chooses to routinely use grace days, it may be subject to review through the survey process, by the fiscal intermediary, or by DAVE." see page 2-28. ann m schoeny crnac sem haven nursing and rehab 225 cleveland ave. milford, ohio 45150 (513) 248-1270 -----Original Message----- From: Faith Palermo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 8:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Is it a red flag to use till day 8 for all the 5 day pps's ifwe are getting everyone in the very hi Is it a red flag to use till day 8 for all the 5 day pps's if we are getting everyone in the very high and ultra high catagories??? NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete this /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
