Oh, boy, do I know the answer to this. Check out F 151, Residents' Rights.
We were cited on this on one of our 5 surveys in the past 6 months.
Our current policy is that Med A res can go out on LOA as long as it is
prearranged with administration, MD order is written, and is not a daily
occurrence. Also, whatever their skilled service must continue to be
provided. (Ex.. they must receive scheduled therapy session or skilled
nursing service prior to going out for LOA)
HS
Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
Careplans.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Berenguer, Jackie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 5:10 PM
Subject: Medicare LOA
Does anybody know of a regulation that Medicare patients are not to go on
LOA except for MD appt? As I can remember from the last seminar I went to
here in California, Medicare patients can go LOA if they want, right?
Thanks.
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