Burke is THE rehab facility for Westchester, Putnam,
Posted By: Dutchess & other areas of lower NY state. nm NYMT on 2007-12-27
In Reply to: I found a Burke Rehab in NY, - Me
Subject: Burke is THE rehab facility for Westchester, Putnam,
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I found a Burke Rehab in NY,
Subject: I found a Burke Rehab in NY,
(but I'm in NC).
http://www.burke.org/
I would not unless there is a name to the facility such as Jones Hospital Urgent Care Facility but g
Subject: I would not unless there is a name to the facility such as Jones Hospital Urgent Care Facility but go by the client profile if you can for that report.
S/L BURKE'S FUSION
Anyone hear of (s/l) Burke's fusion C1-C2? Thanks!!
S/L BURKE'S FUSION
Anyone hear of (s/l) Burke's fusion C1-C2? Thanks!!
That's what I found too. He was saying released from burke; has home PT, set up.
Subject: That's what I found too. He was saying released from burke; has home PT, set up.
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alm is right, skilled nursing facility, as in a short stay in a skilled nursing facility
Subject: alm is right, skilled nursing facility, as in a short stay in a skilled nursing facility
rehab d/s...s/l
Subject: rehab d/s...s/l
REhab help pls
Subject: REhab help pls
Recommendations: Physical therapy for pelvic stabilization, sitting with an s/l astoid james belt... Impression si joint dysfuntion in 19 week pregnant female with bilateral hip replacements...
rehab help
Subject: rehab help
Patient uses compensatory strategies for ADLs due to decreased vision but requires tactile and verbal cues for s/l timi-tech.
Thanks!
It has been that way every facility I have
Subject: It has been that way every facility I have
Go by what YOUR QA says. They should know what the facility wants. (nm)
Subject: Go by what YOUR QA says. They should know what the facility wants. (nm)
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Only if it is associated with the name of the facility, i.e.
Subject: Only if it is associated with the name of the facility, i.e.
Example Hospital Anesthesia Department, otherwise it should be in small letters.
Every facility is different in this. I have one
Subject: Every facility is different in this. I have one
who wants all caps, one who wants the heading then normal case, and one who wants it on a separate line, top of report, no matter were dictated. Need to check with specific client.
Rehab score
Subject: Rehab score
FIM score??
that's right .... land rehab nm
Subject: that's right .... land rehab nm
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the facility or community as there....sm
Subject: the facility or community as there....sm
There is no such diet or anything so I tend to think this may be a nutritionist or dietician/dietitian in and around the facility or area where the dictator works from/around. Just a wild guess actually. 
Sure this is not the name of the facility performed at?
Subject: Sure this is not the name of the facility performed at?
MRI at Open Imaging of Redwood?
Inside or outside facility...
Subject: Inside or outside facility...
Senior Care Center
There are Specialty Care Centers.
Surgical Care Center.
You definitely do for a JCAHO facility.
Subject: You definitely do for a JCAHO facility.
Some accounts will not tell you but cc is a big no no on the Joint Commission "Do Not Use List" See site below. Account I type for now, MTSO was/is not even aware. They dictate cc but I change to ml and have not had a report come back yet.
STEL facility?
Subject: STEL facility?
Sentence: Nursing home placement was secured in a 's/l STEL' OR stell' facility.
Anybody know if this is an acronym and what it may stand for?
Could he be saying SNIF facility?
Subject: Could he be saying SNIF facility?
Skilled Nursing Inpatient Facility (Unit)...
If your facility follows BOS, or your MTSO
Subject: If your facility follows BOS, or your MTSO
follows BOS, it is followup. Why not contact your QA/supervisor for clarification to be sure on your end. One facility I work for wants followup, the other follow-up. Verify to be sure for your sake.
We ust Thromboguard at our facility,
Subject: We ust Thromboguard at our facility,
compression boots/stockings for DVT prophylaxis.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The
abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The
abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
If the facility does not want it expanded,
Subject: If the facility does not want it expanded,
then you don't. Could be a specific rule of a particular client. If you are told not to, then don't.
It's probably facility specific
Subject: It's probably facility specific
It's possible this is the name of a facility or something that is specific to the account you're typing. You might see if the hospital has a web page and go there and look under services/programs, and see if there is a TLC listed there.
It really could be anything. My first thought was transitional long-term care, but given that they're on pressors, that's usually not the kind of drug they send you to a SNF with.
S/L Metta Bench - Rehab DS
Subject: S/L Metta Bench - Rehab DS
For equipment given to patient, doc says: Patient given "METTA BENCH" and hospital bed, wheelchair.....
also sounds like MATTA, MEDDA, MADDA.
TIA!
no - he is in rehab for substance abuse...
Subject: no - he is in rehab for substance abuse...
There is nothing about law enforcement or any type of incarceration. Only that he is in in rehab and living at a rehab center.
Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab MTs out there?
Subject: Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab MTs out there?
I just started a job typing for a drug and alcohol rehab center. I am unfamiliar with a lot of this terminology and was wondering if there was anyone out there who is doing a similar account and would be willing to share their knowledge with me. Thanks.
Per rehab: In-exsufflator (Coughalator).
Subject: Per rehab: In-exsufflator (Coughalator).
type of score for rehab
Subject: type of score for rehab
Stating the pt had the following functional and "PENS" measure scores: Feeding 5, grooming 2, bathing 1
s/l land rehab measures? sm
Subject: s/l land rehab measures? sm
Doc is going to start her on some s/l land rehab measures for hip arthroscopy and femoroplasty.
If he is an alcoholic in rehab, technically
Subject: If he is an alcoholic in rehab, technically
he is probably not drinking at the moment, but agree it could have been worded a whole lot clearer.
It is probably SNF (skilled nursing facility).
Subject: It is probably SNF (skilled nursing facility).
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it may depend on a facility rule
Subject: it may depend on a facility rule
our facility requires a hyphen for any statement of __ to__ so for us it would "x4-5" days.
Check with your TL on the specifics of the facility.
Subject: Check with your TL on the specifics of the facility.
Most hospitals I have worked with prefer cm2.
plantigrade per Stedman's Ortho/rehab
Subject: plantigrade per Stedman's Ortho/rehab
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Stedman's Ortho & Rehab Words
Subject: Stedman's Ortho & Rehab Words
For all of the years I have typed in this for orthopods or any other documents including x-rays, it has always been patellofemoral. Hope this helps!
For Rehab note....s/l SEBA score??
Subject: For Rehab note....s/l SEBA score??
He was placed on alcohol detox protocol and received tapering dose of Librium based on _____ scores.
It sounds like SEVA, SEBA or something like that?? Thanks for any help!
Stedman Ortho and Rehab words has it as--sm
Subject: Stedman Ortho and Rehab words has it as--sm
fabere test...not capitalized and no apostrophe s.
Rehab note. He is using a lot of abbreviations. I am not able to document what they mean. *sm*
Subject: Rehab note. He is using a lot of abbreviations. I am not able to document what they mean. *sm*
Please let me know if I have anything wrong. Thank you so very much!
MODALITIES: Transfers are minimum assist. Balance trunk is
fair to poor. Endurance fair to poor. PT goals are maximum
assist with TIF. Maximum assist with bed mobilities. Progress
toward weeks goals PT is EMO at times of HOA.
As to what? Mental health? Rehab? Lab results? nm
Subject: As to what? Mental health? Rehab? Lab results? nm
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PT/Rehab uses the term scaption frequently..sm
Subject: PT/Rehab uses the term scaption frequently..sm
scaption means abduction (raising the arm away from the body) in the scapular plane. Not a documented word, but worked for a PT and PM&R physiatrist for years who used this terms. Maybe this dictator is botching this word and saying "scapitation" with the same meaning intended??
Help with rehab word s/l busy board
Subject: Help with rehab word s/l busy board
This is from my rehab account - "the patient is modified independent with s/l busy board transfers".
Any ideas?
TIA! This is my last one for today, I promise!
He saw ortho who then put him in a s/l ATSO brace, and he has had no rehab done since. Thanks
Subject: He saw ortho who then put him in a s/l ATSO brace, and he has had no rehab done since. Thanks
It's a 'per the facility' issue as both are acceptable. Just use what QA says to keep them
Subject: It's a 'per the facility' issue as both are acceptable. Just use what QA says to keep them happy. nm
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It's probably something specific to that hospital/facility. Ask your QA or Google the
Subject: It's probably something specific to that hospital/facility. Ask your QA or Google the
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Need more info. What's located on the 4th floor of the facility? nm
Subject: Need more info. What's located on the 4th floor of the facility? nm
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The facility may have it's own stock or normal regimen that they
Subject: The facility may have it's own stock or normal regimen that they
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should urgent care facility be capitalized
Subject: should urgent care facility be capitalized
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