Talino

Talino

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  1. MDS 3.0 Discharges

    Talino replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    This is what the RAI p2-34

  2. Any MDS data collection forms?

    Talino replied to jpav33's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The downloadable MDS 3.0 booklet is already formatted to do just that, a worksheet. Print only the page/s of the interview sections you need. Each page has the name, ID, and date on the header....

  3. Restorative Nursing

    Talino replied to LTCNurse13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most likely your program won't commence until after September. In that case, ask your MDS coordinator for the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual ( or you can download it from MDS 3.0 Training Materials Nursing Home...

  4. MDS 3.0 RUGIII to RUGIV Medicare PPS Transition

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    OPTION #1 is the safest way to undertake this transition, that is, if you don't mind the extra assessments. OPTION #2 and OPTION #3 will relieve you w/ the extra assm'ts but may be risky when Med A...

  5. MDS 3.0 RUGIII to RUGIV Medicare PPS Transition

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    MDS 3.0 Chapter 6, pp 6-12 to 6-15 explains the details. The algorithm p6-14 simplifies

  6. MDS 3.0 RUGIII to RUGIV Medicare PPS Transition

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The Entry tracking is a stand-alone assm't and may not be combined w/ a PPS or OBRA assm't. This is similar to 2.0's ReEntry tracking, containing demographic and administrative info., except it's done...

  7. MDS 3.0 RUGIII to RUGIV Medicare PPS Transition

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You don't have to mention seeing it here but it would be prudent to cite the official CMS reference. If you have 10 PPS residents with an average 10 days paid at default because MDS 3.0 was not done,...

  8. 60 day wellness period/part B benefits

    Talino replied to kjMDSnurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ... meaning you can bill med b even if therapy is provided less than 5 days a week. in which case, the service is non-skilled. as long as it is clinically indicated, you can continue to provide...

  9. 60 day wellness period/part B benefits

    Talino replied to kjMDSnurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You are correct. The patient must be skilled-free (or discharged home) and not hospitalized for 60 consecutive days. Day 1 begins after the last day of skilled care. When the patient is admitted to a...

  10. MDS 3.0 sub-forum

    Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    download the mds 3.0 manual chapter 2-3 ... types of assm't - p2-11 instructions - p2-49 to

  11. Any MDS data collection forms?

    Talino replied to jpav33's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    you can also try med-pass's forms (not an endorsement) mds 2.0 weekly/monthly summary mds 3.0 weekly/monthly summary ... or simply grab the idea and customize your

  12. correct coding for walking in corridor

    Talino replied to donna17's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Walk in Corridor = 1/0 A staff is present to provide cueing or stands by (w/ a wheelchair or not) in case of

  13. Communication Section of MDS

    Talino replied to bredanmom's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    accdg to the mds 3.0 rai, p. 1-6 to 1-7 review the processes for that section in the mds 2.0 and the steps for assm't in the 3.0. does the discipline possess that knowledge? or, would the facility...

  14. Problems with MDS submission in NY

    Talino replied to meghan61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If you complete MDSs directly into the computer, considering everyone who has access is assigned a unique ID, there is a feature (can be software-specific) to view the "details" of each assessment -...

  15. mds after a facility evacuation

    Talino replied to Magaly63's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    this is what the manual says.. mds 2.0 rai

  16. skilled days

    Talino replied to texastea's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The 30-day window begins on the day of discharge from your facility or the day after the last day of skilled service. Therefore, resident was only out for 13 days and should be able to access the...

  17. "I" careplans

    Talino replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    CMS "still" does not specify a care plan structure format. The regulation to involve the resident and/or family in developing care plans has not changed. Chapter 4 of the MDS 3.0, pp 10-12 suggests...

  18. BIMS

    Talino replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If the ARD is 7/8, the BIMS interview will be conducted any day between 7/2 - 7/8 (7/1 is outside the 7-day lookback). On or closer to the ARD of 7/8 would be ideal. Then when SW completes her MDS...

  19. BIMS

    Talino replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    correct. since disciplines should complete their section/s after the set ard, events after the ard cannot be captured. the bims interview must have transpired on or prior to ard. the results will then...

  20. acceptable catheter diagnosis

    Talino replied to Txnursekristi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is what the regulation says... A valid indication for use, however, is not sufficient. Rather, know what the surveyors would be looking for w/ this INVESTIGATIVE PROTOCOL from

  21. hip fx vs. pelvic fx

    Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    hip fracture classifications the x-ray result confirms the location. you would also need to add the v code in

  22. down coding?

    Talino replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    i am not disputing the more stringent requirement/s imposed by some states. kudos to them! it is permitted by the regs. the original post refers to "hole/s" discovered while completing the mds....

  23. down coding?

    Talino replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Interview the CNA who took care of the resident on the day/shift in question then enter the actual code based on that info. Omission happens. When a nurse forgot to sign a medication, we cannot...

  24. Can MDS coordinators do any charting?

    Talino replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    accdg to the rai, p1-18 2nd paragraph... chin up. you possess that "requisite" to complete the social worker's section.

  25. How long should you keep residents on PPS?

    Talino replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    CMS allows for a "presumption of coverage" immediately following a beneficiary's discharge from the hospital. If the beneficiary scores into the top 35 RUG III groups, he/she is "presumed covered"...