DNS-CT - MDS and Medicare Process Essentials for the Nurse Leader

• Format: Multiple Formats
• Delivery method: Dependent on Purchased Format



• Upon completion of the MDS and Medicare Process Essentials for the Nurse Leader course, the participant will be able to:

  • Understand the goals as outlined by CMS for MDS 3.0;
  • Identify key concepts the nurse leader should consider to ensure an effective MDS/RAI process;
  • Understand how MDS 3.0 fits into resident-centered care and quality monitoring;
  • Recognize MDS 3.0 timing and scheduling requirements;
  • Describe the steps to foster effective interview assessments with the MDS 3.0;
  • Identify highlights of MDS items by section;
  • Describe the CAA process;
  • Describe the connection between MDS 3.0 items and RUG-IV categories;
  • Describe factors to ensure effective Medicare Part A systems;
  • Understand the negative repercussions of inaccurate MDS coding.

  The course was written by Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, DNS-CT, QCP, RAC-MT, Sandy Biggi, BSN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, and Rebecca LaBarge, RN, RAC-MT.

• This course is eligible for 5.0 continuing education hours.

Please note: Each course provides two attempts to pass a final certification exam with a score of 80% or higher. If you do not pass after two attempts, you must purchase the course again to get an additional two attempts. If you do not pass after four attempts, you are required to wait one year before taking the certification exam again.