andy3k

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1. LPN MDS coordinator course

   andy3k replied to KimPN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Some states have a nursing act that requires comprehensive assessments to be done by RNs. In those states, the RN must perform the comprehensive assessment and sign complete. Quarterly and PPS/OMRA...

2. V200C

   andy3k replied to nursepilotdyna's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Correct.

3. Case Mix

   andy3k replied to donna17's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   The RAI Manual says early assessments are allowed and does not define how early. Therefore, one day after an admission assessment, you could perform a quarterly or annual. The next day you could do...

4. PPS tracking form

   andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Now I'm curious. If there is a PPS tracking form different from the MDS 3.0 PPS Assessment Calculator that is helpful to people then I would certainly like to see it. If someone has a copy then please...

5. V200C

   andy3k replied to nursepilotdyna's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   For clarification, The care plan must be completed no later than 7 days after the CAA Process completion date at V0200B2. The MDS completion date at Z0500B and the CAA Process completion date at...

6. I'm drowning!

   andy3k replied to croppyRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hello croppyRN, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I can't help with the workload management issue but I can recommend resources for MDS help when your regional coordinator is busy. First and...

7. Pending Denials Increasing?

   andy3k replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I recommend you contact your state RAI Coordinator, Cheryl Shiffer, at 210.619.8010 to discuss MN

8. V200C

   andy3k replied to nursepilotdyna's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   MDS 3.0 RAI Manual, page V-6: V0200C2, Date The date on which a staff member completes the Care Planning Decision column (V0200A, Column B), which is done after the care plan is completed. Hope that...

9. managed care and the mds

   andy3k replied to michmommylala's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I know that at least one software product DOES allow you to distinguish non-Part A PPS-like assessments, but I'm afraid I don't remember which one. If you happen to be on the market for software, ask...

10. managed care and the mds

    andy3k replied to michmommylala's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ibtootie, you are correct. MDS completed for residents in certified beds require A0410=3. In Texas, residents in non-certified beds require

11. managed care and the mds

    andy3k replied to michmommylala's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I found out from a colleague that CMS no longer endorses the following, "marking A0310B something other than 99 for a non-Part A record is incorrect, as well, since A0310B is for Medicare Part A PPS...

12. managed care and the mds

    andy3k replied to michmommylala's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I confirm cwrnracct's post. Two weeks ago, CMS said exactly that on a conference call. CMS also has said in the past that marking A0310B something other than 99 for a non-Part A record is incorrect,...

13. D/C Assessment

    andy3k replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The D/C is an OBRA assessment. However, a D/C can never be a "prior assessment" because the only MDS record that can follow a D/C is an entry tracking record. You can no longer set an ARD and complete...

14. next quarterly

    andy3k replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    And you only have 2 days after death/discharge in which to set the discharge/scheduled assessment ARD for the date of death/discharge (SNF PPS Clarifications Memo, March

15. COT's

    andy3k replied to Dharriott's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I got ninja'ed by