Tag: Long term staff
-
Unlocking MDS Excellence: Navigate, Code, and Care
Join us on an exciting new journey in the ever-changing world of MDS assessments and nursing home regulations. At Unlocking MDS Excellence: Navigate, Code, and Care, we’re creating a dynamic community of passionate nurses like you eager to innovate and collaborate. As a pioneering member, you’ll help shape a community that offers: Cutting-edge insights and…
-
How to code your MDS section I diagnosis accurately
Recently I have been asked if a nurse can code findings in discharge summaries from the referring hospitals as an active dx without a query from the resident’s physician. Please see an excerpt from the guidelines below. Please refer to the ICD -10 guidelines https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy-2024-icd-10-cm-coding-guidelines.pdf Two of the most potential areas that may cause confusion…
-
Updated changes to the MDS RAI Manual: see: The PDF file labeled: “MDS3.0RAIManualv1.18.11R.Errata.v2.October.20.2023” Also : “November 01, 2023The October update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts.”
Both are located in the download section at the csm website: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/resident-assessment-instrument-manual The following was directly copies from the state website listed above. “What’s New – November 01, 2023The October update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS…
-
How to navigate QM’s: “From Data Elements to Quality Measures – Cross-Setting QRP Web-Based Training”.
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/snf-quality-reporting-program/training This is a great course that you can access and educate yourself at your own pace. “CMS is offering a web-based training course that provides a high-level overview of how data elements within CMS patient/resident assessment instruments are used to construct quality measures (QMs) across post-acute care (PAC) settings. The PAC settings included are…
-
Shielding Health Heroes: The Ultimate Infection-Prevention Strategy!
Hand Hygiene is the number one activity that may keep infection from spreading. See https://www.cdc.gov/HandHygiene/index.html#print “Hand hygiene protects you and those receiving the care you provide. The simple act of cleaning your hands can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics. Some healthcare personnel may need to clean their hands…
-
????? Let’s Build a Stronger Team in Nursing Homes! ?????
In the world of long-term care, teamwork is our superpower! ?? As a long-term care nurse with a passion for empathetic care, I know the value of collaboration. Here are a few tips to foster teamwork in nursing homes: 1?? Communication is Key: Open and honest communication among staff is crucial. Share insights, concerns, and…
-
Ensuring Our Loved Ones’ Safety: Seeking Fall Prevention Strategies and Equipment in the Nursing Home
Dear friends and fellow caregivers, As a long-term care nurse, I’m deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our beloved elders in nursing homes. ? Families most often request long term care staff to implement side rails because they were used when there loved one was in the hospital. Often they don’t understand…
-
Every Nursing Home IDT team should be aware of ………
Long term Care IDT members are you aware of survey regulations related to Baseline vs Comprehensive Care plans? When to review with resident/responsible party and who should be at the care plan review? We are all aware that a MDS assessment should be completed by day 14 of a residents admission and a comprehensive care…
-
Important MDS Update Released today: SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available
August 23, 2023 cited fromhttps://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Training “POST-EVENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE: The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program A Post-Event Q&A document from the SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available. This document contains responses to questions asked throughout the training program. See “2023_August_SNF Guidance Training Program_Q&A” in the Downloads section below. If you have questions about accessing…