None of our
MDS are in the individual charts. We have 6 big 3 ring binders organized
with page dividers by room number (pharmacist prefers this). These are
kept secure in the nurses station report room along with policy and procedure
manuals. Just have to be sure to thin MDS older than 15 months and move
MDS with room changes. We keep the MDS admit face sheet in plastic page
protector on top, then MDS from most recent to oldest. System has worked
well for 3 years.
-----Original Message-----State surveyor just left today and we got cited for keeping residents MDS in my office versus putting them in the charts. We send the MDS to medical records for filing in the charts after pt. is discharged. What are your thoughts on this issue?
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