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  1. Some states have a nursing act that requires comprehensive assessments to be done by RNs. In those states, the RN must...
    Mar 21
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  2. The only way to fix an ARD is to inactivate the MDS and submit a new one. The completion date of the new Discharge MDS must...
    Mar 18
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  3. It is on page 2-35 "If a SCSA is not indicated and an OBRA assessment was due while the resident was in the hospital, the...
    Mar 11
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  4. The RAI Manual is very clear (pages 2-45 and 2-46). 5-day • Is the first Medicare-required assessment to be completed...
    Mar 11
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  5. Correct.
    Feb 27
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  6. The RAI Manual says early assessments are allowed and does not define how early. Therefore, one day after an admission...
    Feb 20
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  7. RAI Manual page 2-46 explains this and more, "Completed when a resident whose SNF stay was being reimbursed by Medicare Part...
    Feb 19
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  8. Now I'm curious. If there is a PPS tracking form different from the MDS 3.0 PPS Assessment Calculator that is helpful to...
    Feb 19
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  9. For clarification, The care plan must be completed no later than 7 days after the CAA Process completion date at V0200B2....
    Feb 11
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  10. Hello croppyRN, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I can't help with the workload management issue but I can...
    Feb 11
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  11. I recommend you contact your state RAI Coordinator, Cheryl Shiffer, at 210.619.8010 to discuss MN requirements.
    Feb 8
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  12. MDS 3.0 RAI Manual, page V-6: V0200C2, Date The date on which a staff member completes the Care Planning Decision column...
    Feb 5
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information
  13. I know that at least one software product DOES allow you to distinguish non-Part A PPS-like assessments, but I'm afraid I...
    Feb 5
    Forum: MDS Coordinator Information