Following an in-service regarding cost containment within the health care facility, the LPN/LVN demonstrates understanding by: (Select all that apply.)
a. telling patients that they must limit the amount of supplies they use.
b. asking the UAP to be sure to correctly charge for patient care items.
c. using only necessary items for patient care.
d. using and charging for extra patient care items that the patient may take home upon discharge.
e. documenting supplies used for patients in their patient care record.
B, C, E
The UAP must correctly charge patients utilizing the facility's charging system, only necessary supplies should be used for patient care, and documenting supplies used assists in reimbursement. It is inappropriate and not the patient's responsibility to monitor their supply use, and excess charges would be incurred if items were given to the patient upon discharge.
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