MDS Series: #6: MN Medicaid Program Requires Use of Optional State Assessment

Webinar #6: MDS Series: Webinar #6: MN Medicaid Program Requires Use of Optional State Assessment

Original recording date: Sept. 14, 2023

PURPOSE

Significant changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) patient assessment tool released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be effective Oct. 1, 2023. Now is the time for skilled nursing facilities to understand the changes so they can prepare their staff and settings ahead of the deadline.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

•Review the optional state assessment and how to complete it.
•Understand the timeline for implementation.
•Examine your current processes and steps for a successful transition to the OSA.

SUGGESTED AUDIENCE

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Staff, Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Team, Nurse Manager, Social Workers, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and Activities Staff

WEBINAR SERIES PRESENTER

Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, Director of Consulting Services, Pathway Health, Lake Elmo

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FEES

LeadingAge Minnesota Members – $125 per connection

Prospective Members – $155 per connection

CEUs

CEUs Eligible for up to 5.5 clock hours

The webinars in this series have been designed to meet the CEU approval criteria for the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (MN-BELTSS) and the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Participants may also request a general certificate of attendance. CEUs are earned only for the individual registered.

QUESTIONS

Olivia Scott, Events and Education Coordinator 651.603.3559 | oscott@leadingagemn.org