RE: How can an accurate MDS and RAPs help provide good care?

[Richardson, Christine]

I see the MDS as as starting point and then the investigation with the raps,just remember Sherlock Holmes and then the plan of care to hopefully maintain or improve a res quality of life. I'm not saying the process is perfect but I think it helps . We often see things or find things that the floor nurses would not  have found. We have a care plan team that works very well together and have excellent communication with one another We work together  to be creative to solve problems..I believe two heads are better than one is very accurate. CAR -----Original Message----- From: carol maher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 9:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How can an accurate MDS and RAPs help provide good care? OK gang.  I would like to hear from all of you.  How do you see the MDS process and RAPS, done well, helping with the care of your residents?  What makes you feel good about the job you are doing as MDS coordinators?     PS--get your RAP surveys in !!! NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure.  It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available).  In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611.