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◂ July 2023

2023 MDS Advanced
7/25/20237/27/2023

Published by: Elly Cabral

PROGRAM SUMMARY

This three-session virtual workshop is the perfect advanced training session for experienced MDS staff. This workshop reviews the various programs that use MDS data: the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) used for Medicare reimbursement, quality measures and the CMS Five Star rating program. It will also review coding instructions and assessment processes critical to success under these programs and instructions for submitting, modifying or inactivating assessments.

COURSE DATES

July 25, 2023 | 12 pm – 4:15 pm EST

July 26, 2023 | 12 pm – 4:15 pm EST

July 27, 2023 | 12 pm – 4:15 pm EST

TOPICS COVERED

Understanding PDPM
1. PDPM components
2. Variable Per Diem Rate Adjustment
3. PPS assessment timing and scheduling considerations
4. MDS coding tips related to PDPM

Understanding Quality Measures
1. Record selection
2. Glossary of key terms
3. Quality measure technical specifications
4. Strategies for improving quality measures

Understanding the CMS Five Star Rating Program
1. Health Inspections
2. Staffing
3. Quality Measures
Understanding Submission and Corrections of the MDS Assessments

LEARNER OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this session, participants will:

Self-report knowledge gain of the the rate calculation methodology under PDPM using MDS data elements
Self -report an intent to change practice by applying guidance in the RAI Users Manual related to key MDS items affecting reimbursement and quality measures

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

State the five case-mix adjusted components under PDPM and which MDS items drive each component
Identify the PPS assessments and when each should be completed
Describe the record selection process for quality measures
Articulate the six ways assessments are used in calculating quality measures
Discuss how quality measures are used in the CMS Five Star rating program

REGISTRATION PRICES

Fee	Registrant Type
$175	Early Bird Member Rate
$200	Regular Member Rate
$300	Non Member Rate

* Early Bird Rate Expires on June 19 at 5:30 pm ET

FAQ & EVENT DETAILS

Continuing Education

Final determination of contact hours will be published on the website.

RN: Nurse participants may earn up to 12 nurse education contact hours. Health Care Association of Michigan is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

CE Reporting: HCAM will need 30 days after the event conclusion to compile and process all attendance data. Once the data is compiled, certificates will be available to access. Certificate questions should be directed to Mary Gettel. Session attendance for administrators will be reported to NAB using their NAB Registry ID. NAB Registry IDs MUST be submitted during the registration process.

Requirements of Participation:

Conference evaluation is required.
- This will be emailed to you at the conclusion of the event and must be completed within 72 hours.
Be sure you are entering and exiting sessions at the start and end of the session – if you miss more than 10 minutes because you arrived late or left early, you will not receive credit. It is YOUR responsibility to follow the agenda and be on time!
Attendees caught cheating or violating our attendance policies will not receive credit for the event.

Presenter

Robin Hillier

COVID-19 Related Health & Safety Protocols

Event Health & Safety Policies

Registration Policies

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HCAM Nurse Education Committee

Primary Nurse Planner:

Carole Stacy, MSN, MA, RN – HCAM Nurse Consultant
Carole Stacy has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.

Nurse Planners:

Shari Carson, RN, BSN, LNHA, CDP, CDON, CIC – Regional Clinical Coordinator for Ciena Healthcare
Shari Carson has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.

Marie Patrick, RN, BSN, LNHA – Administrator for Holt Senior Care and Rehab
Marie Patrick has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.

Bonnie Vanderkarr, RN, BSN – Corporate Clinical Educator for Ciena Healthcare
Bonnie Vanderkarr has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.

Activity Planners:

Vickie Burlew, RN, ADNS, LNHA – Health Care Consultant and Educator for Rolf Consulting and Lebenbom & Rothman PC
Vickie Burlew has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.

The HCAM NEC is committed to ensuring all educational activities include only evidence-based content and that all activities are presented in a balanced manner and bias-free.

If you feel that the educational activity was presented in a manner that violated these principles, please contact a member of the NEC immediately. Should you have a
question regarding relationships with commercial interests, please contact the HCAM NEC.

Commercial Support Disclosures

DEFINITIONS:

“Ineligible Company”: Any organization or subsidiary whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used on or by patients.
“Financial Relationship”: Examples include employee, researcher, consultant, advisor, speaker, independent contractor (including contracted research), royalties or patent beneficiary, executive role, ownership interest, and any other activities from which remuneration is received or expected.

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
No planners, presenters or other faculty have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies except as follows:

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT:

No commercial support was received for this program.