RN 4 Life

RN 4 Life specializes in SNF/ MDS/ Clinical Reimbursemen.

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1. case study question? Skilled Med A services

   RN 4 Life replied to jpav33's topic in MDS

   I agree with Talino and poohmdsnurse....in addition you can also be an advocate for the patient and their family by helping them make the best decision. Determine if the patient will be eligible to use both Medicare Part A and Hospice benefits. The ...

2. Getting started as MDS nurse

   RN 4 Life replied to farmgirl2's topic in MDS

   I agree, while I have not taken the course, I believe it would prove ver beneficial...once you have had a little time to work through things on your own. Waiting 6-9 months after you start the position as an MDS coordinator will give you time to lear...

3. How do you decide on an ARD?

   RN 4 Life replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS

   This can be especially challenging when the therapist do not understand the role they play in reimbursement for the center/facility and completing the MDS. I would try talking to them first telling them the importance of the information you need, se...

4. mds coordinators

   RN 4 Life replied to orrwhat24's topic in MDS

   I would say there is a huge learning curve for becomeing a MDS Coordinator. It takes about 6 months to grasp minimal competency and then another 6 months to begin mastering your skills and develop critical thinking skills. AANAC is a great resource. ...

5. Your boss?

   RN 4 Life replied to goldeneyes181's topic in MDS

   The MDS Coordinators report directly to the administrator, although they receive guidance from internal consultants who also influence how they do on their annual evaluations.

6. mds coordinators

   RN 4 Life replied to orrwhat24's topic in MDS

   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....

7. Culture Change In LTC?

   RN 4 Life replied to RN 4 Life's topic in Geriatric

   The MDS 3.0 is going to a poweful tool. Its ability to help us assess and collect data regarding how our patient is doing is going to change to face of care in the nursing home. I do believe that people are afraid of having deficent practices in ther...

8. Culture Change In LTC?

   RN 4 Life replied to RN 4 Life's topic in Geriatric

   How are things coming along? How are the patients and their families responding and how is the staff adjusting. I think your facility taking the best approach to implementing culture change.

9. I need help!

   RN 4 Life replied to jpav33's topic in MDS

   It is now March 14th and I am wondering how you are making out? Have you got your first Medicare patient yet? Do you have any questions? Let us know how you are doing?

10. AANAC Discussion Group Closing Its Door

    RN 4 Life replied to Talino's topic in MDS

    I am a member of AANAC, AANEX and allnurses, I like them all. But I have to say allnurses is my favorite. I like all the extras such as the Thank You's, ability to email privately, how you can rate a thread. I also like how you have full control of w...

11. Recovery Audit Contractors

    RN 4 Life replied to nratchet's topic in MDS

    you are correct, it does not state that as a specific reason for there use, but i do believe the intent is to allow some flexibility to the patient and the staff. not making the rules so strict that someone should loose a rug category inadvertantly. ...

12. overuse of grace days?

    RN 4 Life replied to jpav33's topic in MDS

    As an MDS Coordinator it is part of your responsiblity to maximize reimbursement. I think sometimes nurses feel this is a negative thing and look at it as shameful. Yet, it is a very important part of allowing the facility/center to pay for the care...

13. MDS Coordinator salaries

    RN 4 Life replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS

    I am just wondering whether or not you accepted the position and how things are going so far. I do know of several LPNs who are MDS Coordinators and they are all very very good. They maximize revenue for there facilities and they have no problems bec...

14. Recovery Audit Contractors

    RN 4 Life replied to nratchet's topic in MDS

    below is an excerpt from the federal register detailing the appropriateness of grace days. ultimately it is appropriate to use grace days to more accurately capture therapy minutes or other treatments. it is not illegal to use day 8 to capture an ult...

15. How do you decide on an ARD?

    RN 4 Life replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS

    Well, one thing I definetly would not do is have a prearranged idea of when every assessment would be "the first Monday in there assessment period". First look at the type of assessment you would be completing. I think you are on the right track by l...