by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Therapy
A person-centered, comprehensive, and realistic plan of care is integral to ensuring an individual receives the best care possible. The insurgence of COVID-19 has complicated the care of those affected, either directly or indirectly in a myriad of ways. From common... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Therapy
Q: Are days when therapy completes an evaluation only supposed to be counted as therapy days on the MDS? A: The day of evaluation should be counted in terms of determining the Therapy Start Date, but not counted as a “therapy day” if no direct treatment was... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 25, 2020 | Blog, PDPM, Q&A
Q: If a resident admits the skilled nursing facility with two pressure ulcers and the ulcers then merge, is it appropriate to continue to code the ulcer as “present on admission”? A: If two pressure ulcers merge, that were both present on admission, it would be... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog, PDPM, Q&A
Q: If someone comes in at a more dependent level, such as 01 – total assist for majority of things, then seems to improve to 02 – max assist on the second day, are we supposed to continue doing GG for the full 3 days? A: The RAI Steps for Assessment (pg.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog, PDPM, Q&A, RAI Manual
Q: We have isolated new admissions in our facility during the Coronavirus pandemic. Can we report and get “credit” for this precautionary isolation or does the resident have to have an active infection? A: Precautionary isolation should not be reported in the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, Medicare, PDPM, Q&A
Q: A resident had a UTI in the hospital but their antibiotics were finished before admitting to the facility. The DC Summary notes “UTI-Resolved”. Should UTI be coded? A: Yes, UTI must be coded in I2300 if occurred in the last 30 days. The RAI Manual (page...