Re: QUESTION ON SIDE RAIL CODING

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In a message dated 5/4/2004 2:32:11 PM Pacific 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 the siderails prevent the resident from transferring alone, mark it. If the resident cannot transfer alone, don't mark it.