MDS/PPS nurses... a roll call

[Talino]

Looking for RN assessment coordinators or any knowledgeable resource people who would be interested in exchanging Qs and As in this forum about the MDS and PPS process.

... got a few questions (scenarios) regarding PPS and MDS not mentioned in the CMS website.

You're input/ideas appreciated and may help some of those in the same field.

You can either send me a private message or enlist yourselves in this thread and we can start rolling. :)

And no.... I'm not interested in joining the AANAC so no need to post the site. I'm too cheap to pay fees.

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[squaw nurse]

I'm not an MDS nurse but am a DON and work closely with the MDS nurse at my facility. I am also very involved with the care planning process and would love to be involved in Q&A concerning the MDS process. We are not a Medicare facility so I have very limited knowledge about PPS. However, Louisiana is preparing to go to case mix this year which I understand is very similiar to the Medicare PPO.

[Talino]

Thanks for your reply squaw nurse. DONs are more than welcome to reply to an MDS/PPS Q&A. Afterall, everyone in LTC nsg. mgt. should have good knowledge in this process (my 2 cents).

I'll send you a private message when I start posting some MDS/PPS Q's. :)

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[Catsrule16, RN]

I am a RNAC. Would be happy to help answer questions if needed. I'm no longer a memeber of AANAC but still got on the listserve for Q & A's. Also have experience as a Surveyor... Interesting isn't it...

[squaw nurse]

I'm looking forward to the MDS Q&A's. I'll be sure to forward them on to my MDS nurse. We need all the help we can get in today's age.

[Tziyona]

I'll join. MN 44 bed private owned facility

[Talino]

I posted this topic way back in November and gave up on it bcoz of a few responses...

Anyhow, I'll throw in a few questions and see how far it goes. I will name the topic "MDS Q&A 001", 001 being question number 1. Watch for it if ur interested.

[Fran-RN]

talino, I would be interested in participating in the Q&A on MDS. I was MDS cord for 6 years before I changed jobs to give me time with my new grandaughter.

[Catsrule16, RN]

Bring on the questions!!!

[Tim-GNP]

Tell me, did any of the RNAC's in the group ever go for the certification? I worked the 10 modules of the AANAC for their certificate, but for a while there were 2 groups 'certifying' RNAC's. Anyone hear anything else about that? Just curious.

[Catsrule16, RN]

I took the certification offered by the MDS Consulting Institute. Don't know if they are still certifing RNAC's. They supposedly hold the copyright for using "CNAC."

[ccBloomRN]

yes i've done mds, for 8 years now, i would love to read and answer questions... ;cool;