Re: Restor. Question again I think

[carol maher]

A physician's order is usually NOT required for Restorative nursing.  However, if the restorative nursing is being given for a Medicare A resident, a physician's order is required before it can be used as a RUG item for Medicare. So, a dr's order doesn't hurt, but is not required.  It is usually agreed that a dr's order for restorative cannot be counted as a change of orders for the MDS in section P. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 6:09 PM Subject: Restor. Question again I think Do   we need a Dr's order for restorative ?  Most of my sister facilities do it, but we don't.  Q uestion came up in an audit today. I didn't think we need one.  Thanks so much.  Sorry if this is repetitive.  I remember seeing this, but don't recall the answer.   Thanks a binch.  Barb