mdsmadness

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1. Should I take this job? ...

   mdsmadness replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Yes, I agree with Tara........find out the history of the previous MDS person. I found out too late that the last MDS was single with no kids and would work all day until 11-12 at night and still...

2. Should I take this job? ...

   mdsmadness replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Questions you should ask........will you have support? Is there anyone else in the building that knows how to do assessments if you get in a bind or (God forbid) you want to take a day off or maybe...

3. Ending the PPS MDS?

   mdsmadness replied to jpav33's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Unless he has had significant changes in his Cognition or 2 steps doen in ADL's, a new GT or a drastic decline and no therapy? Not sure how he still qualifies for

4. Do things fall apart when you take time off?

   mdsmadness replied to noc4senuf's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   and what is time

5. Going to start the AANAC RAC-CT class tomorrow...

   mdsmadness replied to flashpoint's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Great Job Cotjockey! I took the class in CA, July 15-18. They said you had 60 days to take the test............just need to find the time! They said at the end it prints off a certificate or lets...

6. how do you divide the load?

   mdsmadness replied to amglpn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I am in an 88 bed facility and I am the only MDS so I do not have that issue (wish I did). I did talk to someone a couple weeks ago at the RAC class and they divide it that one does the PPS...

7. Anyone using Care Tracker and will it change with 3.0?

   mdsmadness replied to mdsmadness's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Ok, thanks! Just wanted to know if that was an option, because this week I had someone code 0/2 and 1/3 on ADL's ! And SO many holes!!! OMG!! I have inserviced until I am blue in the face and they...

8. Anyone using Care Tracker and will it change with 3.0?

   mdsmadness replied to mdsmadness's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Just curious about, what if someone codes a resident totally wrong? Because you and I both know that you can have someone that you know is totally dependent and then someone comes along and codes...

9. Anyone using Care Tracker and will it change with 3.0?

   mdsmadness posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I am interested in any information that anyone can give me on the Care Tracker system, has it helped your facility as far as correct ADL coding? And do you know if it will have to be updated/changed...

10. Signing Assessments, is this wrong?

    mdsmadness replied to mdsmadness's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I do not think that I would like so many fingers in the pot either......but then MDS Nurses tend to be a little anal about their job, I know I am and admit it! lol Not all DON's know about MDS,...

11. Your boss?

    mdsmadness replied to goldeneyes181's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I answer to the Administrator and he does my evaluations. The Administrator knows if the money goes up or down and that is about

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

    mdsmadness replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Basically I capture everything I can ...as long as I have documentation to back it up.....some key things that will raise your CMI are ALWAYS, ALWAYS get your signed IV records from the hospital for...

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

    mdsmadness replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    And so I cannot sign the R2b??? And that means what? I should not get paid as much even though I raised the CMI? And getting my facility $50 more a day per MCR resident this quarter. :typing Maybe...

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

    mdsmadness replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am kind of late to reply but I just saw your post tonight and feel compelled to reply!! Way to much work! Our facility is about the same size, the admission director or someone from the IDT does...

15. MDS Asmt Days Wheel?

    mdsmadness replied to TammyArkansas's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi Tammy, I believe you are talking about a PPS Wheel or PPS spinner. Here is a link, you can find them at Briggs Corporation or www.briggscorp.com Here is a direct link to what I think you are...