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  1. Grace days (thru 10/31/-2011) 5 day, 14 day

    edhcinc replied to pixie120's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Re: COT Yes, we have to evaluate the NEED FOR a COT OMRA each 7 day period following a rehab RUG assessment. Day 1 is day after ARD. We can only be SURE if COT is needed (rehab RUG goes up or...

  2. Morning PPD/Medicare meeting

    edhcinc replied to pixie120's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Maybe an approach that the TEAM needs to know the days/minutes could work. Just like the team would to know daily if a patient was still on a vent and being suctioned, the team needs to know...

  3. New to MDS - ? salary

    edhcinc replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Many facilities don't expect any higher level of clinical practice from a registered nurse as from a licensed practical/vocational nurse in ANY role. And they may have no idea how a registered...

  4. Unit Manager/RN Supervisor Responsibilities

    edhcinc replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi. Each facility needs to decide whether a unit manager position manages CLINICAL care on the unit or is a highly paid unit clerk. Too many facilities put this person into the situation described...

  5. Estimated or researched times to complete MDS 2.0 vs MDS 3.0

    edhcinc replied to Softcrz's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. The MDS 3.0 used during the RAND research and pilot study was very different than what we have now. It had less data items, easy to complete and understand ADLs, lookback on most items was 5 days...

  6. CAAS

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

    Hi. There is NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS. Complete the MDS. Certain "care areas" (used to be called "resident assessment") are "triggered" based on MDS entries. Analyze each care area triggered (or...

  7. Tube Feeding & 60 day spell of wellness

    edhcinc replied to MickRN07's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Having a condition or disease does not necessarily mean that the person requires daily direct care or monitoring/assessment by licensed staff to take care of it. Can think of no situation where a...

  8. MDS 3.0--Training and updates

    edhcinc posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. The MDS 3.0 is NOT yet final. The RAI Manual for MDS 3.0 is NOT yet final. Contrary to what we may read on listservs or newsletters, information on handouts given out and discussed at a CMS...

  9. MDS NURSE AS DON????

    edhcinc replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. You did not say the number of beds at your facility. Neither did you state how long the situation might last. Tis a terrible idea, under almost any circumstances, but could work for a SHORT while...

  10. What Sections of the MDS do you fill out :)

    edhcinc replied to kujhawkrulz's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi--and that is also the answer to your question--HIGH resistance. If you are just starting in that position, please be sure you understand the "territory" before you "lay down the law"--especially...

  11. Medicare Cut Letters

    edhcinc replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Isn't it amazing how nurses are now responsible for understanding and implementing all aspects of ANYTHING/EVERYTHING related (vaguely or not) to the MDS or PPS? As to the generic notice... The...

  12. MDS 3.0

    edhcinc replied to sls73's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Your suggestion is a good one! (just don't get too mad with yourself in September 2011!!) Here's a few more suggestions: Be sure our co-workers--social service, activities, dietary,...

  13. MDS 3.0--recording DTI--feedback to CMS needed

    edhcinc posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    hi. as most of you are aware, cms in the process of updating the rai manual. these updates will include modifications already announced via q & a's and train-the-trainer conferences, as well as...

  14. How will I correct Prevalence of antipsychotic w/o psychosis - QI/QM?

    edhcinc replied to lionjr's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Even though the medical record (and I3 on the full/comprehensive MDS) contains a diagnosis which clinically justifies an antipsychotic, there are only specific dx that "count" as appropriate for...

  15. Can MDS coordinators do any charting?

    edhcinc replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We should frown on surveyors who frown on nurses who practice nursing! Most MDS coordinators would love to teach their DN/ADN how to complete the MDS--and to "savor" the "rush" of completing 6...

  16. 3.0 seminars

    edhcinc replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sounds like a plan! Just be flexible --there WILL BE more changes! :grn:But don't believe anything until you see it in writing from CMS. Be sure to share any/all information with your colleagues. The...

  17. 3.0 seminars

    edhcinc replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi--just a few words more Try to go to sessions given in part by your state RAI coordinator--will be cheaper, and he/he has no "agenda" except to have you LEARN 2nd best--sessions sponsored by your...

  18. Can MDS coordinators do any charting?

    edhcinc replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Re--MDS--if you have gathered additional information to support accurate coding or to add to the evaluation of care given, you, and ONLY you, should document what YOU found out during your...

  19. 3.0 seminars

    edhcinc replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Hopefully your session will be AFTER mid-June so you will hear about what CMS hopes will be the final final MDS and RAI Manual. WHATEVER you are "taught", you need to read all the RAI Manual...

  20. How long should you keep residents on PPS?

    edhcinc replied to texasheat's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. Here's a good question to ask when considering whether or not to continue MC skilled coverage-- Assume that another patient came off of MC skilled 20 days ago. Assume that he/he has exactly the...

  21. MDS 3.0 Clinical Issues--tell CMS!!

    edhcinc posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    hi. hopefully, by now everyone is somewhat familiar with the proposed mds 3.0 (current version 1.00.2) and the accompanying rai manual. attendees at last week's conference also learned the...

  22. To print or not to print, that is the ?

    edhcinc replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi! The "signoff" is part of the software--the name/credentials of the person who completed an item are automatically identified by his/her system and software login. The date and time of completion...

  23. MDS 3.0 training and re-certification

    edhcinc replied to golflinda2214's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi. If you are a self-directed learner with common sense and ability to think logically, CMS will post all Train the Trainer materials they use during their training sessions either on the MDS 3.0...

  24. Salary and responsibility of MDS coordinator/ Medicare case manager

    edhcinc replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi--tis true-- Many persons in many facilities do NOT know what is involved with scheduling, completing, transmitting, correcting, and printing/filing the MDS. But whose fault is that? And can it be...

  25. MDS 3.0

    edhcinc replied to Strawberry63's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    hi--guess that joke is the real "bs"...am blonde, so i can say it... as to time-- the rand study showed less time to complete because the studied and recommended mds was shorter and much, much...