Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MDSUP23
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify key MDS 3.0 changes being implemented.
Recall some operational strategies for implementing the MDS 3.0 changes.
Outline:
Introduction
Changes to PHQ-9 (00:03:00)
Social Determinants of Health and the MDS (00:10:16)
Social Determinants of Health and QMs (00:21:19)
Section A: Medication Reconciliation Items (00:23:10)
Section G: Elimination (00:27:16)
Section GG Changes/Clarifications (00:28:24)
Section N: High Risk Drug Items (00:38:42)
Sections K and O New Columns (00:43:55)
Section 0: Expansion of Items (00:45:34)
Section J: Pain Interview (00:46:23)
MDS and Medicaid Case Mix (00:47:38)
Preparing for MDS Changes (00:51:24)
Subject Matter Expert: Monica Walsh, PT
Ms. Walsh serves as the Senior Vice President of Care Management at Regency Integrated Health Services. Ms. Walsh has 39 years of experience in healthcare, 27 years in long term care and 24 years educating and analyzing the MDS/reimbursement systems and case management processes at a corporate level. Ms. Walsh has established Clinical Reimbursement & Case Management departments in 3 LTC corporations providing education and auditing systems for the RAI process /Medicare/Managed Care/Case Mix and Compliance. Ms. Walsh is a trained Physical Therapist and a graduate of the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland and holds AANAC RAC Advanced Certification.
Subject Matter Expert: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.