RE: can this resident be PPS?

[snooky mendoza]

Resident was on PPS prior to discharge to hospital. Was sent back to hospital due to bilateral pneumonia. Other Dx for PPS was late effect of CVA. When resident was being discharged from hospital..MD ordered Hospice due to resident's condition. At this time, he is really not doing good (not a rehab candidate). I can put him on PPS for skilled observation (had IV med. in the hospital) He will be hospice today (2nd day). How about the 1st day?..can I put him on PPS for that 1 day? I don't know where my previous CFO heard about what I mentioned on my first e-mail. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of dfrias Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: can this resident be PPS? There is not one simple answer... MC/PPS depends upon a skilled necessity....soooooo What is the diagnosis? Was this person on Hospice prior to being hospitalized?  Iif so for what end stage disease?  Did this person (if on Hospice have perhaps a fall that fx. a hip and now requires skilled interventions?   The Nose   ----- Original Message ----- From: snooky mendoza To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:25 AM Subject: can this resident be PPS?   I had heard from our previous controller that if resident has an order for hospice care let's say prior to readmission to SNF, (that means while resident was still in the hospital), that resident should not or can not be put on PPS. What is your comment on this? What would you do? Thank you!