Strengthen Your MDS Practice with In-Person Training

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Sharon Hollister

Accurate MDS practice is essential to quality care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement success. LeadingAge Minnesota is offering two in-person MDS training opportunities designed to support both experienced professionals and those new to the MDS role.

The first workshop, MDS, Five-Star, QRP, and VBP—From Data to Performance, will be held on July 16. Designed for Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, Administrators, and clinical leaders, this one-day program focuses on the connection between MDS coding and organizational performance. Participants will learn how MDS accuracy impacts Five-Star ratings, Quality Reporting Program (QRP) outcomes, Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) results, and reimbursement. The session also explores strategies to identify documentation gaps, strengthen Section GG accuracy, and implement audit-ready practices.

Building Foundations

For those newer to MDS, Foundations for New MDS Professionals will be offered November 12–13. This two-day intensive workshop provides a strong foundation in MDS completion, care area assessments, care planning requirements, OBRA and PPS scheduling, Medicare coverage criteria, and PDPM fundamentals. Participants will gain practical knowledge and confidence to support accurate, compliant MDS practices.

Both workshops will be presented by Marilyn Ramirez, MSN, RN, RAC-CTA, WCC, Executive Vice President of MDS Solutions, and will be held at the Minnesota Humanities Center in St. Paul.

Whether your goal is to improve quality outcomes, strengthen compliance, or support reimbursement accuracy, these workshops provide practical education that can be applied immediately.

• Location: Minnesota Humanities Center, St. Paul
• One-Day Workshop: July 16, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Two-Day Intensive Workshop: November 12–13, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Learn more and register to reserve your spot today.

Questions? Contact Olivia Scott, Events and Education Coordinator at education@leadingagemn.org.