The implementation of the MDS 3.0 Assessment Instrument represents one of the most significant changes in resident assessment, determination of care requirements, and delivery of care in the last decade.
While the overall concept of the MDS Assessment remains essentially the same from the previous versions, there are some key areas that directly impact the assessment process, how staff performs their assessment activities, the resulting care outcomes, and ultimately the reimbursement received under the Medicare, and sometimes Medicaid, program.
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There is nothing basic about MDS 3.0. There are many changes and considerations to account for when transitioning from 2.0 to 3.0, which can drastically affect long-term care providers and their reimbursement levels. This session will provide an in-depth overview of the new MDS 3.0, assessment tools, coding, and scheduling.
MDS/RAI Coordinators, DON/ADON/Nurse Consultant, Clinical Reimbursement Professionals, Director of Education
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Rita Cole, GiftRAP
Jennifer Butt, Landmark Health
Robin Storey, Pathway Health
There are several major areas in which CMS has made significant changes between MDS 2.0 and 3.0, such as the new Resident Interview Process, therapy refinements, and additional information capture requirements for mood/behavior, pressure ulcers and restorative nursing. This session will discuss the changes from MDS 2.0 to 3.0 and how to execute a transition plan now to ensure a seamless shift on the October 1, 2010 implementation date.
Administrators, Owner/Operators, MDS/RAI Coordinators, DON/ADON/Nurse Consultant, Clinical Reimbursement Professionals, Director of Education
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Robin Storey, Pathway Health
The MDS 3.0 now includes several new resident interview areas for cognitive patterns/mental status, mood, customary and routine activities preferences, and pain to more accurately include resident participation in key care areas and enable facilities to take a more resident centered approach to care. This session will discuss the logistics involved with and the interview techniques that will allow the assessor to increase the resident voice in the MDS process, how to leverage technology to make this process easier, and the training RAI staff need to manage this interview process effectively.
MDS/RAI Coordinators, DON/ADON/Nurse Consultant, Clinical Reimbursement Professionals
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Jennifer Butt, Landmark Health
Technology is an extremely important consideration with the implementation of MDS 3.0. There are several risks associated with not implementing the appropriate solutions. This session will provide a high level overview of the top MDS 3.0 opportunities that the proper solutions can provide long-term care facilities in the areas of assessment scheduling, restorative nursing, therapy refinements, and the resident interview process. Attendees will understand how to utilize advances in technology, both hardware and software related, to assist in easing facility transition from MDS 2.0 to 3.0 and RUGs-IV.
Administrators, Owner/Operators, MDS/RAI Coordinators, DON/ADON/Nurse Consultant, Information Technology Professionals, Clinical Consultants
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Rita Cole, GiftRAP
What has worked in the past from an MDS 2.0 business process perspective will not work with the implementation of MDS 3.0 on October 1, 2010. This session will help long-term care providers look at and evaluate current policies, procedures and systems; and identify changes that need to be made to accommodate new MDS 3.0 requirements. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of how these changes will impact reimbursement levels, quality indicators, quality measures and care planning.
Administrators, Owner/Operators, MDS/RAI Coordinators, DON/ADON/Nurse Consultant, Clinical Consultants
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Robin Storey, Pathway Health
The MDS 3.0 now includes an additional therapy minute classification for recording therapy delivered concurrently. In this session, we will review the new definition of concurrent therapy, as well as the requirements for therapists to track and report the three different delivery methods of therapy on the MDS 3.0. In addition, the importance of accurate documentation for restorative nursing therapy as it relates to the new RUG-IV groupers and the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) will be discussed; as well the technology that supports these processes and enables therapists to focus on patient care and increase efficiency while maximizing reimbursement will also be discussed.
DON/ADON/Nurse Consultant, Therapists, Clinical Reimbursement Professionals, Director of Education
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Rita Cole, GiftRAP
Jennifer Butt, Landmark Health
RUG-IV is the new nursing home resident classification system developed by CMS for use with the new MDS 3.0 resident assessment. This session will discuss the eight RUG-IV classification categories and the changes from RUG-III 54 grouper to RUG-IV 66 grouper (Medicare). Discuss changes in the key changes to RUG-III for Medicaid as result of MDS 3.0 In addition, ways to leverage technology for correctly capturing ADLs, restorative nursing services, and maximize reimbursement.
Administrators, Owners/Operators, Clinical Reimbursement Professionals, Director of Education
Brian Dimit, PointClickCare
Robin Storey, Pathway Health
Brian Dimit, Series Moderator & Product Manager, Clinical
PointClickCare
Brian Dimit has spent more than 20 years on the development and deployment of clinical and financial solutions designed specifically for the Long-Term and Post Acute Care industries. Mr. Dimit has worked with facilities throughout North America to more effectively manage business operations, improve quality of care and maximize reimbursements. He brings extensive industry and regulatory knowledge for initiatives such as the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program and MDS 3.0 and is RAC-CT certified in the MDS 3.0 through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).
Rita Cole, Clinical Director
GiftRAP Corporation
Rita is the Clinical Director for GiftRAP Health Care Solutions, provider of the Rehab Optima Therapy Management Software Program. She is a Speech Language Pathologist by background and has spent more 15 years in long term care assisting healthcare providers effectively balance excellence in clinical service delivery with ethical, compliant business practice. Rita has presented nationally on various rehabilitation-focused topics, including Medicare regulations, PPS, interdisciplinary documentation and effective rehab management. Her knowledge and training experience will assist participants in understanding the impact of, and preparing for, the upcoming regulatory changes.
Jennifer Butt, R.N, RAC-CT, C-NE, Clinical Reimbursement Manager
Landmark Health Solutions
Ms. Butt is the Clinical Reimbursement Manager for Landmark Health Solutions Consulting Division responsible for the training, oversight, and reimbursement education of MDS/PPS Coordinators. Jennifer has spent her career in long term care assisting long term care centers achieve clinical and financial excellence. Previously, she has held various positions in long term care nurse leadership including Director of Nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Executive from the American Association of Nurse Executives and has advanced credentialing for the MDS 2.0 and is certified in the MDS 3.0 through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).
Robin Storey, RN, BSN, FACDONA, LNHA, Director of Clinical Reimbursement Services
Pathway Health Services
Ms. Storey has more than 25 years of extensive healthcare leadership in the field of geriatrics. She is a proven leader with experience in regulatory and JCAHO accreditation compliance, budget development and management, safety and risk management, program development, and performance improvement. Currently Ms. Storey serves on the Alliance for Palliative Care Nursing, the CARF International Standards Advisory Committee for Person Centered Long-Term Care and the Person Centered Care Project through the Pioneer Care Network. She also serves as chair of the Long Term Care Hand Hygiene Infection Control Summit. A founding member of NADONA/LTC the National Association of Director of Nursing Administration and the first recipient of the Association’s Nursing Administrator of the Year Award, Ms. Storey currently services as the Vice President of the Association. She is a Fellow in the Academy of Certified Directors of Nursing Administration and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
Pathway Health Services is a nationally recognized consulting and management company that provides services to long term health care, assisted living, senior housing and home care. The Company’s team of over 140 experienced, hands-on professionals successfully provide consulting, education, interim management, training and technical support for non-profit and for profit health care organizations.
www.pathwayhealth.com/
Landmark Health Solutions is a leading healthcare management and consulting firm that specializes in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, skilled nursing centers, short term rehab centers as well as assisted living facilities. The Company’s experienced healthcare consultant team addresses client organizational challenges by finding creative solutions to their individual needs while reducing costs, improving profitability and achieving long-term growth.
www.landmarkhealth.com
GiftRAP is the creator of Rehab Optima, a rehabilitation software and business tool designed to address the management and clinical documentation requirements of therapy companies and long-term care provider rehabilitation departments. Rehab Optima assists therapy providers to increase regulatory compliance and efficiency, and optimize reimbursements.
www.giftrapcorp.com/