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3 Reasons You Feel Like You’re Sinking (And How to Finally Come Up for Air)
3 Reasons You Feel Like You’re Sinking (And How to Finally Come Up for Air) As a nurse with over 30 years in the field—from the floor Supervisor/MDS Coordinator to the Director of Nursing office—I know the weight you’re carrying. MDS work is critical for the facility’s survival, but it is often incredibly isolating. If…
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What No One Tells You About Your First 30 Days as an MDS Coordinator
When nurses tell me they were “thrown into” the MDS role, the story is almost always the same. Someone hands them the schedule. Maybe a brief handoff. Maybe a stack of assessments. Very rarely a true orientation. Yet from day one, they are expected to: • Protect reimbursement • Understand PDPM and payer mix…
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If MDS Feels Heavier Lately… You’re Not Imagining It.
If MDS Feels Heavier Lately… You’re Not Imagining It. The last year has brought some of the biggest shifts in MDS, PDPM, GG accuracy, Medicaid expectations, and regulatory pressure we’ve ever seen. And while the workload has doubled, the support for MDS nurses hasn’t. If you’re feeling the weight — you’re not alone.And you’re not…
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AI vs. Acuity: Why the MDS Nurse Role Is Essential, Not Expendable, in the FY 2026 Regulatory Shift
AI vs. Acuity: Why the MDS Nurse Role Is Essential, Not Expendable, in the FY 2026 Regulatory Shift The Fear is Real: Will AI Replace the MDS Nurse? Are you an MDS Nurse who is worried that you will be replaced because your company is investing in AI programs that…
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CMS Alert: Decoding PDPM for the New Era (Effective Oct. 1, 2025)
Your Guide to the FY2026 SNF PPS Final Rule & RAI Manual v1.20.1 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its updates for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a critical transition for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) under the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). These changes, primarily housed within the MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument…
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MDS INDIVIDUAL SECTION EDUCATIONAL TRAINING confirmation with Links to Join 10/2/25 at 12:30pm EST
Sooo many people talk about wanting to learn MDS INDIVIDUAL SECTION EDUCATIONAL TRAINING WITH NEW SECTION EACH WEEK But you just joined the small group of people who are actually taking action to make it happen… By saving your spot for this epic MDS INDIVIDUAL SECTION EDUCATIONAL TRAINING WITH NEW SECTION EACH WEEK LIVE on October 2025!!!…
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Exciting News from the Heart of the Desert!
Exciting News from the Heart of the Desert! Hello, Everyone! I’m thrilled to announce the beginning of an incredible journey with my new mastermind group, and what better way to celebrate than with some snapshots from my recent adventure? ? – Captured at the airport, ready to take off with my mastermind hat on, embracing…
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Ref: QSO-25-20-NH REVISED : Understanding the Upcoming Changes in Antipsychotic Measures for Nursing Homes
Click to access qso-25-20-nh-revised-2025-09-10.pdf Ref: QSO-25-20-NH What does that mean for you as a MDS Assessment Coder coming in January????? “CMS has a Revised timeline for incorporating the updated long-stay antipsychotic measure which is January 28th 2026.That is the date when CMS will incorporate the new measure on Nursing Home Care Compare.…
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Navigating the Shift: From RUG to PDPM LTC in Texas Nursing Facilities
Navigating the Shift: From RUG to PDPM LTC in Texas Nursing Facilities Remember the days of chasing therapy minutes to achieve the right RUG score? The landscape of nursing facility reimbursement is about to undergo a significant transformation. As MDS nurses in Texas, you’re on the brink of a major shift with the new PDPM…
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Navigating Ohio’s New PDPM Changes: Essential Insights for Nursing Facility Professionals
? **Attention Ohio Nursing Facility Professionals!** ? As of July 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) has implemented significant changes affecting Nursing Facilities. The Optional State Assessment (OSA) is no longer required, thanks to House Bill 96. This change introduces the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), which utilizes the MDS 3.0 assessment data to…