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MDS 3.0 Essentials Boot Camp-Online

Learning Objectives

I. Introduction to the MDS Process

  • Describe the elements of the resident assessment instrument and how they link to quality of care
  • Examine the impact of inaccurate MDS coding

II. Timing and Types of MDS Assessments

  • Describe the purpose of the MDS 3.0 OMRA assessment
  • Differentiate between OBRA and PPS assessment requirements under the MDS 3.0
  • Discuss setting the assessment reference date (ARD) coding related to special populations
  • Identify the completion timing for all OBRA and PPS assessments under the MDS 3.0

III. MDS 3.0 Section-by-Section Review

  • Differentiate between the types of MDS coding responses
  • Discuss the term "health-related quality of life" used in the MDS 3.0 User's Manual
  • Describe the MDS coding conventions allowed under version 3.0
  • Establish a process for compliant diagnosis coding
  • Identify the steps to determine whether a pressure ulcer is present on admission
  • Describe the required documentation within the medical record when completing the MDS

IV. CATs, CAAs, Care Plans, and Documentation Requirements

  • Describe the purpose of the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process
  • Recall the documentation elements that must be addressed by the CAA
  • List the elements necessary in the plan of care to meet regulation
  • Create a plan that improves the CAA process


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