Talino

Talino

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  1. Conferences, Seminars, Etc

    Talino replied to nratchet's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    that's on the link above mds qtso https://www.qtso.com/mdsdownload.html there's more in

  2. AANAC Discussion Group Closing Its Door

    Talino posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    in my previous posts i've mentioned a "free" discussion group which i find very helpful and essential to those who are engaged in the mds process. finally, they are closing their doors to non-members...

  3. How do you decide on an ARD?

    Talino replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Changing the ARD (as long as you're still within the acceptable ARD timeframe) when necessary to capture a higher RUG is the work of a smart MDS coordinator, a good clinical accountant. That's what...

  4. MDS Cordinator

    Talino replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    on the air in a corporate jet, the pilot went into cardiac arrest and dies. aboard, the company president approaches his most intelligent accountant and said, "here's the airplane pilot's manual, read...

  5. MDS Cordinator

    Talino replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Do you mean a hardcopy of the MDS? All the different types of MDS forms -- http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/downloads/MDS20MDSAllForms.pdf The resident's chart should have a printed MDS...

  6. Conferences, Seminars, Etc

    Talino replied to nratchet's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Your best resource probably is your state RAI Coordinator. Get in touch w/ them. Keep MDS links in your favorites and make it a habit of checking them at least twice a month. MDS 2.0...

  7. Spell of wellness? HELP!

    Talino replied to ezspirit's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    That is correct. You will need to start counting again the day after the last skilled day until 60 consecutive days (skill-free) is achieved. Once that criterion is met, even if resident resumes...

  8. F 314 and F 315 Tags

    Talino replied to cschuess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/Downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf see pp

  9. MDS 2.0 Revision January 2008

    Talino replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I don't really remember which ones I have offered. Send me a PM with the list of the forms you would be interested in. Include your email address. To send me a PM, log-on first. Click on my name then...

  10. Thanks..One question though

    Talino replied to jpav33's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The MPAF is the short version of the MDS, similar to the Quarterly, used solely as an option for PPS assm'ts. See RAI p2-32. Use of the Full version for PPS may be a state requirement. However, only...

  11. I need help!

    Talino replied to jpav33's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Basic Medicare PPS assessment is explained in the RAI Chapter 2 pp 2-27 to 2-40 PPS RUGs are explained in Chapter 6 Medicare Guidelines (who's covered and who gets cut off) ......

  12. Getting started as MDS nurse

    Talino replied to farmgirl2's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Current hands-on patient care experience is not a requisite. Being an educator will be very beneficial, that is, after you've mastered the MDS. This is not to undermine anyone's ability. We did not...

  13. M D S 3.0 Draft

    Talino posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/downloads/MDS30Draft.pdf

  14. Grace Days

    Talino replied to nratchet's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    It is wise to use grace days in order to capture the highest RUGs possible. See the definition of Grace Days in Appendix A, A-5. I believe your initial concern is that the therapy may have been...

  15. Grace Days

    Talino replied to nratchet's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Do you mean up to 5 days only then DC (as opposed to 5 days per week)? If so, the total rx provided by the 8th day ARD (using 3 GDs) must not exceed 5 days. The extra rx day (6) defied MD's order and...

  16. Grace Days

    Talino replied to nratchet's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Therapy may start anyday of the week. The total 6 therapy days in the past 7 days incedently captures 1 day (Sat) from the previous week. It does not mean that the therapy would be provided Mon-Sat...

  17. outpatient procedure

    Talino replied to dd_txrn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You are correct. Do a DC = 7, Reentry, then start over w/ a Readm/Return (not a 5-day). See RAI p 2-26 DC/Reentry

  18. Hired for the job

    Talino replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Without basic knowledge of the MDS, no seminar or online training can make you a bonafide MDS coordinator, no matter what fancy certifcation they award you after completion. Get involved in completing...

  19. ROM Testing

    Talino replied to sls0703's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    the therapist is partially correct. coding: for each body part, code the appropriate response for the resident's active (or active assisted) range of motion during the past seven days. the process of...

  20. Getting started as MDS nurse

    Talino replied to farmgirl2's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Unless "certified" immediately raises your salary, focus on the state boards for now. You have the support of a DON who is experienced w/ MDS. Learn the basics through her. An on-the-job hands-on...

  21. Medicare skilled and LOA's

    Talino replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is not to dispute a facility's practice. CMS does not emphasize a specific number of hours wherein a Leave of Absence can take place. All Fiscal Intermediaries abide by the same CMS regulation...

  22. Medicare skilled and LOA's

    Talino replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is from the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 8 Coverage of Extended Care (SNF) Services Under Hospital Insurance http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/Downloads/bp102c08.pdf p35, last paragraph...

  23. Help me understand the MDS please

    Talino replied to laurenbella24's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    VB2 is the date an RN Coord certifies that the triggered RAPs (regardless by which discipline) have been addressed and completed. VB4 is the last permissible date (no later than 7 days after VB2 date)...

  24. Web based system for MDS

    Talino replied to stamper52's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Any computerized assessment tool is only as effective if ALL relevant information related to resident care is also entered electronically. Unless your facility has adapted full electronic...

  25. Therapy minutes for PPS

    Talino replied to nratchet's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The therapist's treatment plan must be approved by the physician. If the order approved by the physician calls for therapy 5 days a week, then a therapist cannot give treatment beyond that. To capture...