I was doing a nursing home audit for two providers and there was differences of opinion as to what qualifies as a status of the chronic conditions. There documentation in the HPI is the patient is being seen for their monthly visit. Chronic problems being followed are diabetes, HTN, Hyperlipidemia, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. Nursing reports no new questions or concerns at this time. There have been no new interval complaints from last seen. They are saying when the document "no new interval complaints" that is the status of the patient’s chronic conditions. To me that does not seem like a status–it is they have not had any acute issues since last time. Maybe I am thinking wrong???:confused:

Any help would be appreciated!!