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Avoid Potential 2% Reduction on Medicare Fee for Service Rates
On April 30, 2019 by Julie Apold
The next submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) is fast approaching. MDS data for Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2018 must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on May 15.
Free Basic Training for New MDS Nurses on March 20
On March 6, 2019 by Sue Boyd
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Licensing and Certification Program is offering a free one-day MDS class, Basic Training for New MDS Nurses, on March 20. The class is intended for new MDS nurses with less than one-year experience. Space is limited, so register early!
Updated Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual Released
On February 26, 2019 by Sue Boyd
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) surprised all aging services providers on Feb. 21 by releasing version 12 of the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual. The most significant revisions focused on these key areas:
Save the Dates: MDH Hosts Basic Training for New MDS Nurses
On January 22, 2019 by Julie Apold
The Licensing and Certification Program at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released the 2019 training schedule dates for their free, one-day Basic Training for New MDS Nurses class.
J2000: Prior Surgery – CMS Updates Coding Instructions
On November 14, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
After the RAI manual updates were released for October 2018, an errata document was posted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website concerning J2000: Prior Surgery. In the Coding Tips on page J-35, there were three criteria for a procedure to be classified as major surgery and now there are only two criteria:
Now Available: MDS Section Q Webinar Recording and Handouts
On October 23, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Board on Aging and Minnesota Department of Health hosted a free webinar last week on how section Q of the MDS is used to target state resources towards assisting those nursing home residents who wish to return to a community setting. The webinar and handouts are now available for members to download.
Are You Ready for the Changes to Minimum Data Set?
On September 25, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
A new webinar from LeadingAge national will help care center members get ready for the changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) that take effect Oct. 1.
Updates to RAI Manual Effective Oct. 1, 2018
On September 18, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
The annual update to the RAI Manual has been released and contains some substantive changes for care center members. The updates are effective Oct. 1, so members will want to review these changes and make the necessary adjustments to their coding and transmission policies and practices.
On-Demand Learning: Building a Successful MDS Program
On March 27, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The recent webinar, Building a Successful MDS Program for Your Care Center, is now available on demand from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Building a Successful MDS Program – March 12 Webinar
On March 6, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Don’t forget to register for the March 12 webinar, Building a Successful MDS Program for Your Care Center, featuring Nadine Olness, RN RAC-CT, Minnesota State RAI Coordinator. The registration deadline is March 8.
Building a Successful MDS Program, March 12 Webinar
On February 27, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Send your MDS Coordinator to this essential webinar to help them prepare for this critical role, including what is required, the MDS coding process, common mistakes to avoid, and how to adapt your processes to recent MDS changes. Register today.