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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

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

    mdsmadness replied to noc4senuf's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    and what is time

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. Signing Assessments, is this wrong?

    mdsmadness posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    In our facility, the SSD, Activities, Dietary and Therapy give me there sections on paper, they have the resident name, assessment type and ARD on their sections. I key it in and complete the MDS....

  11. 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,...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Signing Assessments, is this wrong?

    mdsmadness replied to mdsmadness's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for the info Talino, actually have EDS coming tomorrow for documentation training and going to ask them also.....ahhhh, kind of leary about that but I know that come Dec or Jan, they will be...

  18. Signing Assessments, is this wrong?

    mdsmadness replied to mdsmadness's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My software gives me an error if the R2b date is not filled is prior to sealing it.......so that means that I have to type it in when I am done completing it, but sometimes I stay late after all IDT's...

  19. Signing Assessments, is this wrong?

    mdsmadness replied to mdsmadness's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    What is a

  20. What is your opinion?

    mdsmadness replied to kamakasigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here is one way to look at it, a hospital nurse knows what she deals with, in LTC, you have to know a bigger variety of things. Not trying to offend, but think about it. But you have to love your...