Rena,
We have a resident admitted s/p G-tube placement. On admission she
received greater than 51% of calories, fluids and meds via G-tube,
Resident is on Medicare Part A, she completed PT/OT and ST, and NOW
consuming 100% of calories from meals PO and receiving 100cc of H2O
every 6 hrs and all medication via G-tube. The g-tube is to remain,
therefore she will not renew her 100 days. Can we exhuast her 100 days
as she is? Nursing providing flushes, meds and monitoring. Thank you
Cathy Dale RN
Catherine Dale
CRNAC MDS Coordinator
Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging
18855 Victory Blvd.
Reseda, Ca 91335
(818)- 757-4468
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cool Fact: At the Jewish Home we have more residents over the age of 100 than under
age 80.
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