Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Looking for best practice protocols for performing computerized MDS, CAA, and Care Planning RD duties in a small facility where the RD is only scheduled 12 hours a week. How do you service the resident best, optimize your input on the IDT, and stay compliant with MDS charting dates when you are not there everyday? Current facility protocols 1. RD visits patients while there two days a week. 2. RD leaves certain assessments unlocked in the computer, for an MDS coordinator to lock them on the appropriate date. 3. MDS coordinator placing a generic care plan in the chart which includes basic Dietary care planning procedures. Reason being, facility doesn't want a working careplan in the chart until the observation period is over. Is this feasible? Looking for best practices to modify protocols Can an RD complete an assessment (5d, 14d, 30d, quarterly, annual, change of condition) on the date she/he is there, lock it, and develop a care plan and place it in the chart/computer on the dates present? I am not trying to be a " difficult to work with Interdisciplinary Team member " , but I have issue with letting an MDS coordinator complete the RD work to hit MDS dates, If this is standard practice, I accept that, but would like to here how this is scenario is routinely handled. Appreciate your insight. Osowski MS, RD, LD Osowski MS, RD, LD Registered Dietitian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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