MDS/PPS nurses... a roll call

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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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I did the MDS's for over 2 years in a 116 bed facility. Now I am the back-up NAC.

I'd be glad to answer any questions (if I can).

-Russell

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I'll be glad to help if I can. I'm an LPN/MDS associate. Learning the ropes myself. I love the job. Our facility is in our review window, so life is kinda hectic at the moment. Would love to join your discussion group though.

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I have been a MDS/PPS Nurse sine the beginning. I would be interested in you Q&A group.

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I attended a conference and we heard repeatedly message that

we will be fined/imprisoned, etc. Instructions were overwhelming/impossible for current staffing, duties required of us,

time required to do the tasks and all our other duties. We as a group feel like we are being led to slaughter. Several people left each day. It was very depressing for us all. We feel stupid for ever taking the jobs.

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I see that I posted in this thread over 1 1/2 years ago. Since then, I've been an insurance case manager, and am currently a clinical reimbursement coordinator. That makes me the PPS queen. Our company separates the MDS from the PPS so that someone does nothing but focus on Medicare and maximizing reimbursement while reducing expenses. I do MDS, but I don't go near a care plan.

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I will be glad to post here also. I am a retired MDS nurse and was in on the MDSs from day one. I think this could be a very informative thread.

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Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are about LPN's doing the whole process of the MDS's under an RNAC?

I have done this for the past 4 yrs and wouldn't dream of giving it up, I do find myself just passing my assmts to the RNAC so she can sign them, but I'm very confident in what I do.

Just curious as to what you guys thought in different states?

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