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Friday, January 24th Webinar : 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (est)

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the factors involved in determining the resident’s PDPM Clinical Category

2. Identify conditions that impact the SLP and NTA components and how they are reported on the MDS

3. Develop effective systems to promote diagnosis specificity and reporting of ‘active’ conditions on the MDS

Course Content

• 15 minutes Review of MDS Section I and J items used to determine PDPM Clinical Category and report active conditions
• 5 minutes Review of CMS ICD-10 mapping tool
• 30 minutes Review of RAI Section I and J coding guidelines and examples with case studies showing PDPM per diem impact
• 20 minutes Best practices for identifying, reporting, and care planning for active conditions and diagnoses
• 5 minutes Closing comments/Q&A

Target Audience: MDS staff, Nursing, QA, Admissions, Coders/Medical Records, Staff Development

Instructional Level: Intermediate Contact Hours: 1.25

Presented By:

Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CT, Clinical Consultant

Eleisha Wilkes is a Registered Nurse and AANAC certified MDS consultant with over fifteen years of experience in long term care. She has served as a Director of Nursing, Case Manager and Resident Assessment Coordinator with extensive responsibility and success in driving QA in the areas of person-centered assessment and care planning through effective systems, staff development, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Eleisha specializes in MDS validation audits, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement compliance, competency-based staff education programs, and works with clients extensively to facilitate SNF/NF survey readiness including Phase 1-3 Requirements of Participation compliance. She has presented extensively on the Patient Driven Payment Model and nursing facility readiness under the new reimbursement system. She now serves as an RN Clinical Consultant with Proactive Medical Review & Consulting, LLC.

Kristen Walden, RN, MSN, RAC-CT, Clinical Consultant

Kristen Walden brings twenty-five years of experience as a corporate clinical and reimbursement nurse, DON, and QA Nurse with expertise in driving nursing compliance, implementing software solutions, MDS/RAC skill development, and systems improvement for Five Star, clinical quality and reimbursement. She specializes in teaching clinical problem solving and advancing quality operations for consistent outcomes.

Registration fee:

Members: $55 per person

Nonmember: $110 per person

Continuing Education

The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities is an approved provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, #5-0002.  To receive the 1.25 contact hours, you must complete the entire program. Certificates may be printed once the program evaluation is submitted. Disclaimer Statement: The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 502-425-3431. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Cancellations received no later than January 17. will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between January 17 to January  23  will receive a refund of 1/2. Registrants who do not attend or who do not complete the full seminar will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office.