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Q&A: A resident was placed in strict isolation and a COVID-19 test was completed due to complaints of a sore throat and cough. The test was negative, but the resident remains in isolation in room due to ongoing symptoms. Can isolation be coded on the MDS in this situation?

Question: A resident was placed in strict isolation and a COVID-19 test was completed due to complaints of a sore throat and cough. The test was negative, but the resident remains in isolation in room...

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