March 31 - April 3, 2026
11:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern (Adjust for your time zone)
When you purchase the class you will have access to the Zoom link. Click that link to register on Zoom. This is a recurring class so this is the only link you'll need. The handouts are posted at the subsequent links for each module. Download a few days prior to class so you won't miss any updates.
Introduction to the RAI Process with regulatory requirements
Line-by-line coding instructions for crucial sections typically done by the MDSC: Sections B, GG, H, I , J, M, N, O & P.
Role of the MDS in the survey process
CMS requirements for Care area assessments and care planning
OBRA Scheduling
Ensuring eligibility for Medicare Part A in a SNF
SNF Quality Reporting Program: Avoiding financial penalties & understanding the data collected
SNF Value Based Purchasing: Measures used to determine incentives and penalties
Patient-Driven Payment System (PDPM) and the PPS MDS scheduling rules
Quality Measurement in a SNF
Using the MDS-based QM manual to interpret and understand the Facility and Resident-Level QM reports
Understand how MDS-based quality measures are calculated by learning the rules in appropriate user's manuals
Five Star Rating System: How a nursing home earns stars in this system
Who should attend: New MDSCs with no/little experience. This basic class for new beginners can position a new MDSC to be able to register for the AAPACN Certification course for MDS coordinators. (RAC-CT).
Please download the handouts a few days prior to the Zoom meetings. They will not be available until 5 days prior to the class to ensure current content.