RE: Delayed PT

[Ann Schoeny]

We have never done this, what we do is try and get them to upgrade weight bearing at ortho appt. Occasionally we have had to use Part B if longer than 30 days. ann m schoeny crnac sem haven nursing and rehab 225 cleveland ave. milford, ohio 45150 (513) 248-1270 -----Original Message----- From: Faye Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 10:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Delayed PT  PT has discharged a resident r/t no increase in weight bearing status (post fx with ORIF) and she has plateaued.  We had to cut her from MED A r/t no other skilled service.  IF she does not get increased weight bearing before the 30 day window for restarting PT/MEDA expires can we apply the delayed PT exception to this situation if the d/c order for PT states to resume therapy at a more appropriate time?