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Photo Gallery: Capturing the Best Moments from Our MDS Training
Browse through a collection of photos that highlight the best moments and activities from our MDS training events in California during...
Apr 101 min read
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MDS (Minimum Data Set) 3.0 Training: Pre-Recorded Videos Versus Live Stream Sessions
Is a live instructor leading a live stream MDS class crucial for beginners or is a pre-recorded training or on-demand videos sufficient?...
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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MDS Changes & RAI Updates 2023
CMS has released training videos and slides regarding the MDS changes effective October 01, 2023. But during their live presentation in...
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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When Things Don't Make Sense
It is time to visit cms.gov for updates. Of course, the usual Appendix B revision has been posted. But let's take a look at Appendix B...
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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SUPERPOWER OF MDS NURSES IS AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
#mdsnursesrock #mdscoordinator #mdsnurse #residentassessmentcoordinator #minimumdataset #patientdrivenpaymentmodel #medicare #medicaid...
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Alumni Achievement
The “secret to success” is not always so obvious; thus, the phrase. What an MDS (Minimum Data Set) nurse does on the daily basis is not...
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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False, Incorrect & Misleading Information Online
If you can distinguish a Louie Vitton bag from a Louis Vuitton clutch, then you may be among the few who are gifted in gauging what is...
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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New PDPM Mapping
CMS has released an updated PDPM mapping zip file. New diagnoses have been added such as Covid-19 related conditions. Links in our Free...
Apr 21, 20201 min read
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Your Questions in CMS's PDPM Video
As usual, we are so lucky to be part of CMS's Q&A portion of the PDPM training. At the very end at approximately 1:11:45 time, Mary Jane...
Oct 3, 20191 min read
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Being MDS Certified or an MDS Certification is Not Required Per Regulation
An MDS nurse or MDS coordinator does not have be MDS certified or have an MDS certification in order to start doing MDS assessments! ...
Aug 26, 20193 min read
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PDPM Has Taken Over Our World! Training For MDS-Involved SNF Staff New Date Announced.
When the second PDPM course on August 09 sold out as well, we knew we were in a bit of a dilemma... There were no plans for a third PDPM...
Jul 31, 20191 min read
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PDPM Worksheet
Consider this a PDPM cheat sheet, worksheet or quick guide, this form is a guide to easily help calculate the 5 PDPM components. Kept...
Jun 9, 20191 min read
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Attendee Photos
Below: Some of the February 21-22, 2019 MDS 3.0 Training at Pickwick Gardens Conference Center Burbank, CA. Below: A small group but...
Dec 26, 20181 min read
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Webinar Warning!
Webinars can be ineffective if 4 hours of information is shortened to fit in a hour or 90 minutes. The subject in this case: RAI manual...
Oct 5, 20182 min read
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A Fall or Not a Fall
A rose by any other name would be the same. But when coding an MDS, terms can mean a bit differently. Consider the person doing a free...
Jun 29, 20181 min read
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MDS Updates!
Even the most experienced MDS Nurses will pick up one or two major coding rule from a 2-day MDS Training or 1-day or half day MDS...
Jun 22, 20181 min read
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Medicare Days Fun Fact
Find the fact by going to page 8 here: Medicare General Information, Eligibility, and Entitlement Chapter 3 - Deductibles, Coinsurance...
Nov 10, 20171 min read
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Question CMS About Section GG
I had the lucky privilege of attending the August 2016 SNF QRP Training by CMS. (This video was finally released on May 2017!) My...
Jun 29, 20171 min read
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MDS Training Can Be Fun
...when you have such a smart and engaging group like this! (Pictured above: Some attendees of the April 08-09, 2017 MDS 3.0 Training)...
Apr 10, 20171 min read
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Who Can Do MDS Assessments?
Who can do MDS assessments? Find out the real answers from someone who has done MDSs before it was computerized.
Mar 20, 20173 min read
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