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Enhancing MDS Assessments with Automated Systems: A Comprehensive Review
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the integration of technology in everyday clinical practice has become more essential than ever before. Specifically, automated systems designed to assist with MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments have made significant strides, offering tools that enhance both accuracy and efficiency. In this post, I’ll review some of these advances.…
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The Journey of Nursing Past 50: A Journey of Resilience, Compassion, and Wisdom
The Journey of Nursing Past 50 The journey of nursing is one of unwavering dedication and passion, especially for those who have continued to serve beyond the age of 50. At this stage of life, we reflect on the countless sacrifices and relentless commitment that define our careers. As nurses aged 50 and older, we…
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Choices and Changes: Embracing the Unfamiliar, Especially for Nurses Pivoting After 50
Choices and Changes: Embracing the Unfamiliar, Especially for Nurses Pivoting After 50 Tonight, I faced an unexpected challenge in my kitchen. As I reached under the sink to grab my trusted Dawn dish soap, I discovered we had run out. In its place was a bottle of Palmolive. I was surprised and, admittedly, a bit…
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From the comfort of Home
Attending the Mastermind World Summit: A Day Dedicated to Personal Growth Today has been an exhilarating and transformative experience as I attended the World Summit. This event is a melting pot of knowledge, inspiration, and practical strategies, all designed to help individuals like myself achieve personal growth and become better versions of themselves. The Power…
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Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Empowering Nurses with Physical Challenges
Thriving In the demanding world of nursing, every day brings new challenges. Yet, the true spirit of nursing lies not just in surviving but thriving, even in the face of physical challenges. “Thriving, not surviving,” is not just a quote; it’s a mindset that can transform your career and life. Here’s how you can embody…
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Favorite genre of Music
What is your favorite genre of music? My favorite genre of music is Country. I love the story telling in each song. I love that the artists appear to cherish family and friendship. I also love that I am able to listen to these songs with my grandchildren without worrying about the lyrics. It is…
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Head on over to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services website and view Draft MDS Manual
What’s New – June 3, 2024 NOW AVAILABLE: Draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version 1.19.1 “The draft Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.19.1 is now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. The MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual…
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What’s New –
May 17, 2024 NOW AVAILABLE: Final MDS 3.0 Item Sets version 1.19.1 The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.19.1 are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. The MDS Item Sets v1.19.1 will be effective beginning October 01, 2024. Are you…