This workshop has been specifically created for MDS Coordinators that have been in the MDS position for less than 5 years. It is also recommend for Administrators to attend to further understand the MDS process. This program also serves as a refresher for those who want to brush up to make sure they are up to date on the most current information. Seating is limited. Register early to assure you have a seat. Registration Includes: Two full days of in person training (Feb 7-8 in Olathe) AND two full days of Virtual Training (March 1 and March 8).
Course Instructor:
Judy Wilhide Brandt, RN, BA, CPC, QCP, RAC-MTA, DNS-CT
One of the nation’s leading experts on Skilled Nursing Facility clinical Medicare compliance, PDPM, Five Star Rating System, Quality Measures & the MDS/RAI process.
Part 1 Objectives – February 7-8, 2023 in Olathe:
- Introduce the Resident Assessment Instrument
- Explain F641, MDS Accuracy and F642, Coordination of assessments
- List the uses of the MDS
- Understand the layout of the RAI manual and how to use it
- Explain key terms: Assessment Reference Date, Look back period, Assessment completion
- Understand what the signatures mean in Z0400, Z0500, V0200B, V0200C
- Introduce the Casper Reporting User’s Guide and the MDS Provider User’s Guide at QTSO.CMS.Gov
- Explain tracking records and OBRA Discharge Assessments
- Learn to use the RAI manual by reviewing line by line coding instructions for major sections of the MDS:
- G Functional Status
- GG Functional Abilities and Goals
- I: Active Diagnoses
- J: Health Conditions
- M: Skin Conditions
- N: Medications
- O: Special Treatments, Procedures and Programs
- Explain requirements for Care Area Assessments and Care Planning from Chapter 4 of the RAI manual and Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual
Part II Objectives – March 1 & 8 Virtually (link provided by KHCA)
- OBRA Scheduling and Kansas Case Mix
- Explain the Patient Drive Payment Model
- Learn the requirements for the PPS schedule of MDSs
- Introduction to Medicare A in a SNF
- SNF-QRP
- Quality Measures and the Five Star Rating System
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