MDS 101: An Introduction to the RAI Process
Many individuals play a vital role in the assessment process while working "blind" to the conventions of the MDS. It's critical that their observations are precise and their coding correct or reduced reimbursement, ADL decline and survey deficiencies will follow.
For others, a basic knowledge of MDS is critical simply to be effective in their roles. Administrators, facility executives, sales force members and long-term care (LTC) service and supply providers must all have a basic knowledge of the tools of the trade. Without it, they simply fail to connect to those that are doing the work, which can result in turnover, staff dissatisfaction, poor results and lost sales or leads.
Who can benefit from MDS 101?
- DONs and ADONs
- Facility Administrators
- CNAs
- LTC Service and Supply Company Representatives
- LTC Sales Force Members
- Doctors and Attending Physicians
- Interdisciplinary Team Members Involved in the Assessment Process
What is MDS 101?
MDS 101 is a complete guide to the basics of the RAI process and the MDS instrument, the vital tool that is used in every facility across the nation to drive reimbursement, resident care and federally mandated quality standards.
Benefits of MDS 101
- Not too short, and not too long. MDS 101 is the perfect time commitment for busy professionals.
- Break down departmental barriers and create interdisciplinary synergy with substantial results.
- Learn the lingo with a huge glossary of common definitions, terms and acronyms.
- Get to the "heart" of the MDS with understandable and applicable explanations of basic RAI conventions.
Click here to purchase MDS 101 in one of our three formats, online, online + PDF or the hardcopy manual.
MDS 101 is not a certification program and can not be used as an elective course to count toward the completion of our RAC-CT and C-NE certifications.