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  1. PPS tracking form

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Attached to this post is the MDS 3.0 PPS Assessment Calculator 1.0. I will collect all the emails I see in this post to date and email it directly. Due to time, and the availability of the calculator...

  2. Another COT question

    andy3k replied to WM_84's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ibtootie I will answer your question by directing you to the "August 23, 2011 National Provider Call Follow-Up and Clarifications" on the CMS RUG Training page at...

  3. PPS tracking form

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    A seafood dinner would be nice. Just

  4. 14 day vs DC vs COT.... lost here

    andy3k replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    crazyforthis Friday was the first day of therapy since that was the therapy evaluation. There was no therapy given on Sat, Sun, Mon so an EOT is due. Since therapy was given on Tuesday, the EOT can...

  5. Another COT question

    andy3k replied to WM_84's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    A COT is only necessary when the RUG category is different. Whether or not you complete a COT, you must still assess for another COT after 7 more days. RAI Manual pg

  6. 14 day vs DC vs COT.... lost here

    andy3k replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree with everything that memesha said. In addition, there is no need to combine the 14-day with the discharge since the 14-day is used to set payment for days 15-30 and the resident is discharged...

  7. PPS tracking form

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I've made changes to the PPS Assessment Calculator based on the most recent information released by CMS. I have also added the option for color coding the various types of PPS (5-day, 14-day, etc.). I...

  8. How many COT's?

    andy3k replied to pixie120's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Any assessment with an ARD starting 10/1/2011 must be evaluated for COTs. If the 5-day is 9/27/2011 and the 14-day is 10/6/2011 then no COT is needed for the 5-day but COTs are required for the...

  9. How many COT's?

    andy3k replied to pixie120's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    RAIM3 (RAI Manual MDS 3.0) pg 2-41 says, "The requirement to complete a change of therapy is reevaluated with additional 7-day COT observation periods ending on the 14th, 21st, and 28th days after the...

  10. PPS tracking form

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Update The MDS3 PPS Assessment Calculator I am revising is currently being tested. I hope to have a final version ready for distribution some time next week. Even after testing, I will have to release...

  11. Skilled Therapy

    andy3k replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    BTW, gotta keep an eye on the ADL charting, too, because that can change the rehab RUG as well. ST Keep the following in mind: CMS says "8. Clarification regarding the consideration of ADLs as part...

  12. How are PPS MDS affected by LOA?

    andy3k replied to andy3k's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Talino, thank you for the clarification. The other FI's explanation is better than Trailblazer's. Given this information, the PPS Assessment Calculator needs more work. For the printable version,...

  13. How are PPS MDS affected by LOA?

    andy3k posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    i have an mds pps & leave of absence question that is stumping me. the trailblazer (mac) snf services manual page 71 says: the effect of loa on benefit days and the assessment schedule includes...

  14. How are PPS MDS affected by LOA?

    andy3k replied to andy3k's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    That was my understanding, too, but the RAI Manual clearly states "The Medicare assessment schedule must then be adjusted" and that Thursday becomes day 22 instead of Wednesday. Does that mean the RAI...

  15. PPS tracking form

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The updated version of the PPS calculator I am working on is almost finished. I'm currently writing the instructions for how to use it and we are testing the calculations. COTs are complicated so the...

  16. ? regarding SC

    andy3k replied to Sheryl218's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Talino is correct. The resident died in facility so a Death in Facility is due and it cannot be combined with the Readmission; a Discharge - Return Not Anticipated is inappropriate for a death in...

  17. ? regarding SC

    andy3k replied to Sheryl218's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Oops, yep, I guess I assumed they were skilled before the hospital visit. I must have invented that in my

  18. ? regarding SC

    andy3k replied to Sheryl218's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'd like to make one correction/clarification. Technically, you would do a readmission/death in facility, not a 5-day/death in facility. I know they are essentially the same assessment but it is a...

  19. I still feel new

    andy3k replied to IB1nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Your state MDS RAI and Automation Coordinators are important sources of MDS answers for your questions. Their contact information can be found in Appendix B of the RAI Manual. For Texas, you can find...

  20. MDS 3.0 Use of Dashes

    andy3k posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    In case you didn't notice .... A memo titled "The Use of Dashes in Completing the MDS 3.0 Assessment: Potential Impact to Beneficiaries and Nursing Home Facilities" has been posted under Downloads at...

  21. MDS 3.0 RAI Manual - Updated Aug. 31, 2011

    andy3k replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Shoot, you beat me to posting it.

  22. PPS tracking form

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have a copy of the PPS Scheduling Calculator that CapeCodMermaid sent to me. It was originally designed for MDS 2.0 but works for current MDS 3.0. This week I am updating the PPS Scheduling...

  23. Section K

    andy3k replied to miccay's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The official CMS answer that I received was that an all liquid diet is not mechanically

  24. MDS 3.0 Policy Changes for 10/01/2011

    andy3k replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The SNF PPS FY2012 Final Rule (76 FR 48486) outlined several policy changes in the SNF PPS effective for FY 2012. The memo which describes the transition guidelines for these policies can be found on...

  25. New to MDS

    andy3k replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Suggestions for new MDS Coordinators: The CMS MDS 3.0 Training Materials website has good information regarding MDS 3.0 including training videos on the various MDS sections and the most current MDS...