Re: To skill or not

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A LTC resident is sent to the hospital.  Has dx end-stage COPD.  Come back sub-acute unit receiving po antibiotics.  Therapy does not go in since patient is at baseline upon return.  Recieves oxygen- long time use not new.  Doctor writes order comfort care, but family is not ready for hospice.  How long can you skill this resident?  If you can skill this resident longer than a 7-10 day observation on what skilled need are you skilling her and for how long? Lisa