Guest guest Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 My question is about the intensity on the final days. here's the scenario: first 7 day period---patient received 15 hours (5/7 days) second 7 day period----same as above next period---patient discharges on the 4th day of this period. Is the patient suppose to receive 3 hours a day for each of these days? To meet the 3 hour rule? Even if you exclude the day of discharge, what about the other 3 days? If they don't receive 3 hours each day in the final days, would you consider them as meeting the 3 hour rule for the entire stay? I've been told that each of the final days must meet the 3 hour rule. That's what we strive for it but sometimes get caught on this because we gave the patient a day off (over the weekend). For example--The beginning of their cycle (7 day period) is a Saturday and they discharge on Wednesday. My understanding is that they must receive 3 hours on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We rarely provide therapy on day of d/c. I would really appreciate any insights, references, guidance you can provide. Lori Stoddart, OTR/L Inpatient Therapy Manager Physical Rehabilitation Services Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital 2333 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte, MI 48192 734/246-8963 lstodda1@... Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle ============================================================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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