MDS Basics Part 1 & 2 Bundle and Save

This is designed for brand new MDS coordinators. This is the same class I do for the VHCA from time to time. Providers have asked for the class to be offered more frequently, so this is to fill in that gap. The price is only $150 for both days, as my way of giving back to my home state.

This registration is for two face to face workshops.

MDS Basics Part I, January 21 - 22, 2025.

MDS Basics Part 2 February 25 - 26, 2025

Handouts will be furnished to registrants a few days before the event, to ensure it is up to date at the time.

Time: Note the unusual times. This is so people can drive in on day 1 and have 1 night in a hotel instead of two.

Day 1: 10 am - 4:30 PM

Day 2: 8 am - 2:30 PM

Part 1 (Jan 21-22, 2025) Topics Covered:

•  Introduction to the RAI Process

•  Role of the MDS in the Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP)

•  Line-by-line coding instructions for crucial sections typically done by the MDSC where instructions can be confusing: Interview Skills, MDS Sections GG, I, J, M, N, O, and P. (Note: Only the specified MDS sections will be covered.)

•  Care Area Assessments (CAA) and Care Planning

•  OBRA Scheduling

Part 2: (Feb 25 - 25, 2025)

Topics Covered:

• Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and PPS Scheduling

• Medicare in a SNF

• SNF Quality Reporting Program

• SNF Value Based Purchasing Program

• Quality Measurement in a Nursing Facility

• Using the MDS-based QM Manual to interpret and facility and resident level QM reports

• Five-Star Rating System

• SNF Value Based Purchasing

• Virginia State Case Mix: RUG IV 48 grouper and use of the OSA in Virginia