FEBRUARY 21 and 28 and MARCH 6, NCHCFA Webinars on The Impact of the MDS

Register for individual sessions of the NCHCFA webinar series The Impact of the MDS: On Management of Quality Outcomes, Payment Accuracy, and Operations presented by Christine Twombly and Eleisha Wilkes with Proactive LTC Consulting. The webinars are from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. on the following dates:   

• February 21 – MDS Influence on Spades and SNF QRP. The MDS updates effective October 1, 2023 marked the most significant change to the MDS 3.0 since its inception in 2010. Many of the data element changes on the MDS assessment relate to the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES). The accurate completion of these new SPADES items is critical to the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). In addition, several changes to SNF QRP were finalized in the FY2024 SNF PPS Final Ruel. During this session we will also provide an overview of these changes and detail the impact of key MDS data elements on the SNF QRP program. 
• February 28 – MDS Five Star Factors. With the updates to MDS 3.0 on October 1, 2023, including the removal of section G of the MDS, both the staff and quality measure domains have significant revisions that could impact the facility’s overall star rating. Many of the Quality Measures that are utilized in the Five Star Rating system were calculated based either directly or indirectly through risk adjustments on data from Section G. The Quality Measure domain will be undergoing a significant overhaul with this change over. This course will provide an overview of the impact of these changes. 
• March 6 – MDS Systems and Mechanisms for Care Plan Effectiveness. Person-centered, individualized care planning is paramount to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This course delves into the intricacies of Minimum Data Set (MDS) systems and explores the mechanisms that drive care plan effectiveness. Participants will gain an understanding of Care Area Triggers, Care Area Assessments, and how to leverage them to develop and implement robust care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

The member cost for individual sessions for $65.      

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