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Aug 02, 2007 10:26 PM

mds coordinators


Just wondering if there are any mds coordinators out there???? I just accepted an lpn mds coordinator position for a ltc facility!!!! I am so excited!!! What is your typical day like?

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from EricJRN
Old Aug 03, 2007, 02:32 AM

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Moved your post to the MDS Coordinator Information Forum. Good luck in your new job!
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from fluffwad
Old Aug 04, 2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by orrwhat24 View Post
Just wondering if there are any mds coordinators out there???? I just accepted an lpn mds coordinator position for a ltc facility!!!! I am so excited!!! What is your typical day like?
My typical day is lots of assessments, lots of meetings, keeping an eye on all kinds of stuff. Ever done the MDS before? OCD is a plus here, being well organized is a must.

check out aanac.org
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from orrwhat24
Old Aug 05, 2007, 05:21 PM

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The only experience with mds I have had was in my preceptorship. I was told in the interview that I would not feel comfortable with the position for at least 4 months. I am so excited to learn something new!!! How long have you been in this position? Any advice first starting out? I really want to do a good job. Thank you
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from fluffwad
Old Aug 08, 2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by orrwhat24 View Post
The only experience with mds I have had was in my preceptorship. I was told in the interview that I would not feel comfortable with the position for at least 4 months. I am so excited to learn something new!!! How long have you been in this position? Any advice first starting out? I really want to do a good job. Thank you

I've been at it 7 years. At least 4 months is right, maybe a year before you get the sense of the finer points of the thing. Get yourself sent to training / seminars / etc. Subscribe to AANAC, take their courses. Learn and stay up to date with all the new developments you see at AANAC, sign up for their discussion group. Be proactive...don't just wait for corporate to teach you stuff.
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from nursej87
Old Aug 14, 2007, 12:38 AM

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Congrats on the MDS job. I have been doing MDS's for 7 years, MDS coordinator for 2 1/2 years. We have 2 MDS coordinators for our 135 bed facility, which makes the job much more tolerable. Days consist of meetings, chart reviews, CNA interviews about the residents, inputting information, care planning, etc, etc. I think some of the most challenging aspects are getting accurate info from the staff and coordinating medicare and therapy services. Aanac courses are a great idea. Good luck!
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from carol20lpn
Old Mar 02, 2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by orrwhat24 View Post
Just wondering if there are any mds coordinators out there???? I just accepted an lpn mds coordinator position for a ltc facility!!!! I am so excited!!! What is your typical day like?
Just wondering how you are doing in your job? I have been an MDS coordinator for 10+ yrs in long term care and I love it.......I am now in a 146 bed building and have all electronic charting.....no more paper!!!! Please let me know how you are doing. cj
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from orrwhat24
Old Mar 14, 2008, 07:17 PM

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It Has Definately Been A Struggle!! I Have Cried, Pouted, Sulked, And Almost Quit. Things Are Finally Starting To Come Together A Bit. Scheduling Still Confuses Me But I Put My Big Girl Panties On And Determined To Get It Together!!
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from RN 4 Life
Old Mar 14, 2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by orrwhat24 View Post
......Scheduling Still Confuses Me But I Put My Big Girl Panties On And Determined To Get It Together!!
:d
I am glad to see you hung in there. There is a big learning curve to be a MDS Coordinator and an even bigger learning curve to be a successful one. Are there any specific questions you have about scheduling? I'd like to help you if I can....
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from newtomds
Old Mar 24, 2008, 10:35 PM

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I am so glad I found this forum. I have been an MDS Coordinator for four months. Some days I love it. Some days I want to quit. Today was not so hot. I laughed at the post that said OCD was a plus ( but then I thought how true that was). I work alone in a 56 bed SNF. My questions are:
1. How long till one feels comfortable in the position?
2. What training is recommended outside of "corporate" provided?
Is AANAC the best?
3. How do you keep your sanity?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom shared
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