top of page
MDS-RELATED ARTICLES
"WHAT IS AN MDS NURSE?", "WHO CAN DO MDS ASSESSMENTS?" & SOME COMMON Q&As ABOUT MDS.
Search
Jan 183 min read
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?...
125 views
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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...
490 views
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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...
203 views
Sep 12, 20222 min read
SUPERPOWER OF MDS NURSES IS AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
#mdsnursesrock #mdscoordinator #mdsnurse #residentassessmentcoordinator #minimumdataset #patientdrivenpaymentmodel #medicare #medicaid...
233 views
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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...
239 views
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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...
443 views
Apr 21, 20201 min read
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...
106 views
Oct 3, 20191 min read
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...
117 views
Aug 26, 20193 min read
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! ...
2,371 views
Jul 31, 20191 min read
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...
47 views
Jun 9, 20191 min read
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...
2,037 views
Dec 26, 20181 min read
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...
141 views
Oct 5, 20182 min read
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...
93 views
Jun 29, 20181 min read
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...
1,054 views
Jun 22, 20181 min read
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...
105 views
Nov 10, 20171 min read
Medicare Days Fun Fact
Find the fact by going to page 8 here: Medicare General Information, Eligibility, and Entitlement Chapter 3 - Deductibles, Coinsurance...
72 views
Jun 29, 20171 min read
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...
91 views
Apr 10, 20171 min read
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)...
111 views
Mar 20, 20173 min read
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.
7,562 views
Sep 14, 20161 min read
MDS Training Attendees Donate to the American Red Cross
Sept 11, 2016: MDS Training attendees' contribution to American Red Cross A portion of the course fees from our Sept 10-11, 2016 MDS...
81 views
bottom of page