Do you remember a couple months ago we had a discussion about the setting of
the ARD for PPS assessments? I made the case that the ID team should be able
to make the ARD decision after the window had closed (for example, waiting
until day 9 before deciding which of the first 8 days works best for the
Medicare 5 day ARD).
I learned today that, lacking guidance from CMS, at least one State RAI
coordinator teaches this as an acceptable way of setting the ARD. Amazing
isn't it.
Nathan
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