RE: [EXTERNAL] RE:severe malnutrition
I'm with you Katy. I query every time I see the dieticians document
malnutrition and a moderate to severe nutritional risk in their
assessments. Especially if they are recommending supplements be ordered.
It's important to capture the SOI and it will impact the patient's
ability to recover from their illness or injury.
Robert
Robert S. Hodges, MSN, BSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
VHA CDI Council Member
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
Mail Code 136
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw MI 48602
P: 989-497-2500 x13101
F: 989-321-4912
E: Robert.Hodges2@va.gov
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ours." --General Omar Bradley
malnutrition and a moderate to severe nutritional risk in their
assessments. Especially if they are recommending supplements be ordered.
It's important to capture the SOI and it will impact the patient's
ability to recover from their illness or injury.
Robert
Robert S. Hodges, MSN, BSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
VHA CDI Council Member
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
Mail Code 136
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw MI 48602
P: 989-497-2500 x13101
F: 989-321-4912
E: Robert.Hodges2@va.gov
VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence
("I CARE")
VA Core Characteristics: Trustworthy, Accessible, Quality, Innovative,
Agile, Integrated
"We are dealing with Veterans, not procedures; With their problems, not
ours." --General Omar Bradley