I would agree. You would code the severity at the time the med was
given & also if it happened daily or whenever.
Pat Whitcomb, RN
MDS Coordinator
Madonna Towers
507-288-3911, Ext. 3050
I have a question regarding the coding of pain. I understand that if a
resident is on a routine med and the pain is controlled, I do not code
pain. But, if the resident is receiving PRN meds that they are
requesting d/t a headache, hip pain, etc in the review period, would I
not code pain on the MDS assessment?? Even if the PRN was effective,
they still had pain until it was effective. Any input would be greatly
appreciated.
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