Medicare survey - swingbed programs

[Guest guest]

We have had Medicare in our building this week and I have learned some new

things. I am passing them along in case you were not aware.

1. All signatures in a medical record must have the time the signature was made.

2. Each swingbed patient has to have a comprehsive care plan that includes all

disciplines involved in that patient care. The patient must be discussed in a

care plan meeting at least every two weeks and the patient and/or family can be

present during the discussion of their case. The patient must be provided a copy

of their care plan.

We have had some of the care plan in place, but we are now working on updating

what we have.

If any of you have a interdisicplinary care plan that you woyuld be willing to

share with us it would be greatly appreciated.

Gwilliam, PT, CWS

Director of Rehabilitation

Bowie Memorial Hospital

Bowie, Texas