Karen, You can't "lock it" w/o having submitted it first. You can close it, but you can still re-open, modify, error check again, and it's ready for submission again.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Marolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 6:42 PM Subject: Re: help with sig correction > but my understanding is you can only do that if you discovered the error > within 7 days of locking it, so I don't think I can do it that way, > because it is over 7 days > > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4/7/2004 3:58:52 PM >>> > Karen, > Since you have not yet transmitted the record, I would correct the > record before it is transmitted. The flow chart on page 5-10 of the > manual asks "record already accepted in Stete DB valid?" Your answer > would be "NO". so then the next question is "is the record valid" your > answer is yes. Then you correct the record in the facility and submit > the record." > I would enter a note detailing when you found the error and how you > corrected it, but would not submit an assessment that you know is in > error and then have to go through a big paper and electronic trail to > fix. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Karen Marolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Apr 7, 2004 1:01 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: help with sig correction > > Hi, I am not sure how to proceed with doing this correction.. so I need > some advice from you. > I just noted that the dietician entered the weight of the 14 day mds > at 298 when it should have been 198. In her notes, she does have 198 > written. the care plan etc are accurate regarless of the wrong data > entry. I have not yet submitted this, but it is over the 7 day > period---so I am confused on what exactly I need to do?? This is what > I am thinking... > 1. I need to submit the 14 day locked assmt with the wrong weight > 2. I need to do a correction--- but is this a major error--since the > chart indicates 198 lbs??? > 3. if this is a major error, I correct the 14 day assmt , by doing a > modification, then I must do another MDS as a significant correction of > a prior assmt. do I use a new ard??? *--do I need to do raps again?? > > Please set me staight on this > Thanks > karen > > > > NOTICE: This communication is intended only for the use of the > individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain > information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure > under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the > intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering > the communication, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, > distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > If you have received this communication in error, please notify me > immediately by replying to this e-mail. > > REMINDER: The disclosure of medical information is strictly prohibited > by federal regulation. Unauthorized release of medical information may > result in administrative, civil and criminal sanctions. > /---------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
