[parislpn]

A RN has to sign the Mds, signing it only certifies that it is completed, not that it is accurate, each person completing a section has to attest to the accuracy of the section they complete, by signing their name and the section they complete.

[parislpn]

A mds note is a nurse's note about the resident to support the mds coding, for eg. pain, behavors, ADL's anything that happen within the last 7days/30 days leading up to the assessment reference date (ARD) that they would be able to capture on the mds to get money back

[juniemoon99]

Hi! I am new to the area (middle Georgia) and I am looking for seminars for the MDS/PPS etc.. process in hopes of landing a position as MDS nurse-coordinator etc.. I have 10 years in LTC and would like to take a stab at this. Anyone have any knowledge of workshops coming up in the near future?

[Talino]

Originally Posted by juniemoon99

Hi! I am new to the area (middle Georgia) and I am looking for seminars for the MDS/PPS etc.. process in hopes of landing a position as MDS nurse-coordinator etc.. I have 10 years in LTC and would like to take a stab at this. Anyone have any knowledge of workshops coming up in the near future?

AANAC has one in Atlanta in September -- http://www.aanac.org/pages/workshops.asp

NRAI has one in TN and in FL in October -- http://www.nrai.net/live_seminars.php

Just a heads up... these are expensive courses of the already outgoing MDS 2.0.
MDS 3.0 begins in October ’09 which will likely compel a new course and training from these organizations.

You can get some insight of the MDS 2.0 here ... https://www.qtso.com/mdsdownload.html (click yes to security prompt) and a free online training here -- http://www.mdstraining.org/upfront/u1.asp (simple registration required).

Just an opinion .. If you're already in LTC, hook-up w/ the current MDS coordinator and learn the basics. Hands-on training is the best learning foundation. Then go for the workshops when you've learned the fundamentals. Good luck!