Be Prepared for October 1 MDS Changes | On-Demand Webinar Series

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Part 1: MDS Changes to Chapter 2 and Section A | This webinar will review changes made to the MDS Section A on Identification Information. Item sets with substantive changes in Section A to be discussed include Ethnicity, Race, Transportation, Entered From, Discharge Status, and Provision and Route of Medication List to Subsequent Provider or Resident.

Part 2: MDS Changes to Section B, C, D, F, and G | This webinar will review changes made to the MDS Sections B, C, D, F, and G. This includes Hearing, Speech, Vision, and Mood.

Part 3: MDS Changes to Section G and GG | This webinar will review changes made to the MDS Sections G and GG. This session will discuss how Section G items have been incorporated into Section GG.

Part 4: MDS Changes to Sections H-Q; Other Appendix/Chapter Changes | This webinar will review changes made to the MDS Sections H, I, J, K, N, O, and Q, as well as other appendix/chapter changes. This includes changes to item sets related to pain management, nutrition, high-risk drug classes, special treatments, and goal setting.

Part 5: MDS Changes Impacting Medicaid Reimbursement | This webinar will review changes to the MDS that impact the Patient-Dirven Payment Model (PDPM). Areas of concern that may affect reimbursement will be discussed.

Part 6: Q&A with an MDS Expert | In this webinar, hear directly from an MDS expert on your own questions related to changes to the MDS, effective October 1.

Objectives: At the completion of the training, the participant will be able to: 

1. Explain the changes to Chapter 2 and Section A of the MDS
2. Describe the changes to Sections B-G of the MDS
3. Identify the changes to Sections G, GG, and H-Q of the MDS
4. Navigate issues concerning MDS changes that may impact Medicaid reimbursement
5. Review steps required to comply with changes to the MDS

Audience: This program is appropriate for administrators, owners, directors, directors of nursing, MDS coordinators, nurses, social services, rehabilitation, dietary, and activities staff in skilled nursing facilities.

Facilitator: Kathy Sanders, RN, RAC-CT

Registration Information: Registration includes the full six-part webinar series. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NNFA/NALA office at 402-435-3551.

CE Credit: 3 hours of continuing education are available for attending the full series. Please defer to your licensing board or agency to ensure courses taken meet your license requirements.

Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation linked in your member account.

Cancellation Policy: Substitution, cancellation, and refund policies can be found at this link.