MDS 3.0 Review & Competency Testing

CANCELLED

When: August 16-17, 2011

Day 1: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Day 2: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, optional testing 1:00 pm
Where: Holiday Inn - Worthington 7007 N. High St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 436-0700
About: The Alliance Training Center and Executive Director, Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA is proud to offer the MDS 3.0 2-day Review and Competency Testing

This 1 ½ day review covers six areas, moving from basic PPS information connecting the MDS to the federal reimbursement system to the assessment process, including the calculation of ADL scores and their impact as well as the actual completion of the MDS tool in the care planning process. There is an optional 2-hr exam at the end of the second day which includes case studies. Candidates must achieve 80% or higher on the test in order to pass. The course has associated continuing education hours for nurses, administrators, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Cost: $300.00 per person (includes lunch each day)
Seating is limited - registrations must be prepaid please
Why Attend?
  • Establish knowledge base needed by MDS coordinators and operational professionals
  • Review the processes for members of IDT and managers
  • Demonstrate competency of staff to payors and regulators
  • Acts as a credential for professionals working with the assessment process & operations
Objectives:
  • Knowledge of why the MDS is done
  • Identify the changes from MDS 2.0 to 3.0
  • Completing the MDS with accuracy for PPS reimbursement and care planning
  • Step by step MDS 3.0 item review with definitions
  • Correlating MDS with Care Plans and Documentation Process
This course is extremely relevant to all nursing home administrators, MDS coordinators and all facility staff as knowledge of the MDS 3.0 and all the changes associated with it and how to complete it to achieve proper PPS reimbursement and care planning is a necessity!
Certificate:
NAB and Social Worker approved for 11 hours


For more information call 1-800-890-5526