sls73

sls73

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  1. Facebook

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yeah...they are not supposed to have cell phones on duty at my place either- but they still

  2. unable to find MDS job...

    sls73 replied to amazing09's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    i had no formal mds training when i was offered the rnac position. i had worked at the facility for years and they knew i was the detail oriented- anal person the job needed. the don did not know much...

  3. Facebook

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I did ask the folks who came to me "why they didn't say anything to the employee if it offended them so much". The next time this person posted a vent about the facility- one of the employees actually...

  4. First batch submission for 3.0

    sls73 replied to Ruas61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I submitted my first batch yesterday and retrieved my validation

  5. Bosses

    sls73 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank-you, Thank-you, and

  6. Who is your software vendor for 3.0?

    sls73 replied to Ruas61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We use Answers on Demand. It integrates with Caretracker. We also use if for billing. It has had it's fair share of problems this week- I dont know if there was a "perfect" software company out there...

  7. Unbelievable

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    For the most part Marketing reviews the admissions with the RNAC/Nurse Manager before bringing them in. They look at the clinical- she looks at the financial. When the census is low though, she will...

  8. Today is Oct 1st. All set?

    sls73 replied to noc4senuf's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Anyone else having problems with your software programs? Assessments wont close up for locking so we can submit and a bunch of inconsistencies in the data entry, which have nothing to do with the...

  9. Good bye 2.0

    sls73 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree. I was the RNAC for 6 years and you know I liked my job- and I too felt it was something I was good at. I think it helped that I am way anal, compulsive, and love details. I have recently...

  10. mds 3.0

    sls73 replied to luvwine's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We only have 4 at this point, but hey we actually have a "beer crawl" in town on Saturday (2nd). May need to send the staff.

  11. ADON'S what are your duties and what and how many hours do you work?

    sls73 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am the DON. I have a 59 bed skilled facility and have a ADON, RNAC, and Restorative Nurse that work as my Nursing Administration. The RNAC is a MDS Coordinator. She oversees the completion of the...

  12. MDS 3.0 RUGIII to RUGIV Medicare PPS Transition

    sls73 replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I only have 6 on Med A case load at this time, so we are also completing the duplicate assessments in October. Actually we only have to complete 4 of the 6 because of how the dates fell with two...

  13. Questions

    sls73 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    For the CAA's, has anyone noticed a good resource book? I know they have to be evidence based. For all the new forms that they have created- has anyone found a simple cheat sheet of when to use what...

  14. Attention CCM & any of my other friends near the east coast

    sls73 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am heading to Cape May in New Jersey for the weekend...am I stupid or what? Everyone safe travels this holiday weekend.

  15. Therapy Change

    sls73 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We are looking at contracting new therapy services. What should I be asking the folks we are interviewing? The Admin will be there also so he will focus on the rates and contract stuff. I am new to...

  16. First Inspection

    sls73 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am getting ready for my first inspection as the DON. I was a previous RNAC, but it is a little more over whelming this time. Any pointers or suggestions on trying to keep my sanity? I recognize I...

  17. mds 3.0

    sls73 replied to luvwine's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I dont have corporate to help me- wish I did. I am the DON and I am overseeing the conversion to MDS 3.0. I have recent experience as a RNAC, so the language is not foriegn to me. I have met with the...

  18. BIMS

    sls73 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Question for the group- I sent the ICP team to a seminar in June on MDS 3.0. I am just checking on somthing for verification. They were told to do the BIMS assessment the day before or the day the...

  19. BIMS

    sls73 replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Talino, I am making sure you understood me with the ARD. If the ARD is 7/8- My social service worker is telling me she should be completing the BIMS on 7/1 or 7/2- the day before the start of the...

  20. DON salary & bonus options should I ask for upon hire.

    sls73 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I work in a small non-profit organization(59 bed). My ADON makes about 12% less then me. I dont have any extra perks- I wish, but I

  21. MDS 3.0

    sls73 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    May I ask what other RNAC's are doing in anticipation of MDS 3.0. I know some folks who are trying to get all thier annuals for the last quarter of the year done early so they dont have to mess with...

  22. MDS 3.0 Certification

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am certified through AANAC. They just seemed to fit my needs. I certified for 2.0 and Nurse Executive and am currently now working on 3.0. I also like thier resources. I do the on-line education-...

  23. What did you say?!?!

    sls73 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I agree, I believe too there is a time and place for everything. I am closer to my boss then most, but I couldn't imagine asking her that, especially an interview for a prospective job. On a...

  24. case load

    sls73 replied to 1lanarn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We have one MDS Coordinator for a census of 59. We also have 5 other staff(two of which are nurses-restorative and a treatment nurse) that complete their own sections. The MDS Coordinator is...

  25. Medicare Cut Letters

    sls73 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I hae two scenerios coming up that I was wondering what others did: 1. If a resident is discharged from a skilled level of care to a personal care facility or independent living- Do you give a 2 day...