SNF Minimum Data Set 3.0: An Essential Overview

presented by Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT

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Financial: Ellen R. Strunk receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.

Nonfinancial: Ellen R. Strunk has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

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Video Runtime: 50 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 19 Minutes

This course will describe the importance of and multiple uses for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in the skilled nursing facility (SNF). Nurses, PTs, PTAs, OTAs, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working in SNFs will learn how the MDS is critical to payment, regulatory compliance, and certification. As a result, clinicians will understand the significant role they have in participating in coding the MDS. This course will be an introduction for new clinicians and a refresher for others.

Learning Objectives

Highlight the role and contributions of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and its importance for clinicians working in the skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Differentiate the MDS assessment types and the purpose each assessment serves
Identify key SNF processes to support components of the MDS
Identify sections of the MDS that contribute to a comprehensive assessment of the resident, as well as payment and quality outcomes

Meet Your Instructor

Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT

Ellen R. Strunk has worked in various roles and settings as a clinician, manager/director, and policy expert. Ellen is an expert at helping customers understand the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) prospective payment systems in the skilled nursing facility and home health settings, as well as outpatient therapy billing for all provider types.…

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Chapters & Learning Objectives

1. The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Process

This chapter will examine the multiple purposes the MDS contributes to and why the assessment tool is important for clinicians and nurses working in SNFs to understand.

2. MDS Assessment Types and Timing

This chapter will discuss the different MDS item sets and their purpose to care planning and payment. Additionally, the importance of the MDS assessment schedule will be covered.

3. Ensuring Compliance With the Minimum Data Set

This chapter will discuss and review the key processes every SNF should have to support the completion of the MDS.

4. The Scope of the MDS

This chapter will describe sections of the MDS that contribute to a comprehensive assessment of the resident, as well as payment and quality outcomes.

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