Re: QUESTION ON SIDE RAIL CODING

[JEMartin6452]

In a message dated 5/4/2004 5:32:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone I am looking for an answer quickly since the state surveyors are in the building.  If side rails are required on a specialty bed (full rails times 2) but are not used as a restraint do you code this on the MDS under section P for device/restraints.   Thank You If they could get out of bed independently otherwise, and now they cannot, yes.     Janice Martin, RN MDS Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED]