The Essential MDS 3.0 Course (Day 1 & 2)

Understanding the MDS 3.0 is critical to all departments within the skilled nursing facility. This class will review the MDS 3.0 in detail from start to completion. A thorough review of each section of the MDS will be held. The course reviews all components of the Minimum Data set, the rules governing it's completion and the management of the MDS process. The class is designed to follow a logical progression from the use of the MDS manual through the use of the completed MDS and its data including an explanation of the Care Area Assessments.

A current MDS manual is included in the registration fee for this program and will be shipped to participants prior to the program. Please contact Kathy Chapman, kchapman@ohca.org with a shipping address.

A must attend for new MDS nurses, anyone considering becoming a MDS nurse as well as any department within the SNF that works with the MDS.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand Use of MDS 3.0 RAI Manual
• Thorough Review of MDS 3.0 by Section
• Detailed Coding by Section
• Explain Use of Completed MDS and Data Derived from the MDS
• Understand the CAAs
• Explain how CAAs are linked to the MDS 3.0
• Explain the Purpose and Function of the CAAs and the Benefit to the Facility and Resident
• Explain how the IDT can use the CAAs
• Explain how to Successfully "Work the CAAs"
• Using CAAs to identify strengths/problems and to analyze assessment changes
• Identify Best Practices for Developing Resident Centered Care Plans Using the CAAs