All Blogs
- July 6, 2010
- CMS Updates MDS 3.0 Chapter 6
The Medicare PPS section of the new MDS 3.0 manual was updated July 1.
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- 6/30/10 - 7/8/10
- MDS National Train-the-Trainer Conference
The 2nd MDS National Train-the-Trainer Conference is scheduled for August 9-13, 2010 in Las Vegas. Open registration begins today - June 30.
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- June 21, 2010
- MDS 3.0 Manual Updates - To date
CMS continues to update sections of the MDS 3.0 Manual.
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- June 17, 2010
- MDS 3.0 Manual Updates - Section G and Q
On June 15th, CMS issued updates to the MDS 3.0 manual, sections G and Q
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- June 4, 2010
- Additional Updates to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual
CMS has updated the MDS 3.0 manual, Chapter 3, sections B, D, E, F, H, K and X.
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- June 11, 2010
- CMS Updates MDS 3.0 Manual, Sections E, J, O and Z
On June 9th and 10th, CMS updated information in sections E, J, O and Z of the MDS 3.0 RAI manual.
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- May 27, 2010
- CMS Updates RAI Manual
The MDS 3.0 RAI manual Chapter 3, sections I, L, N and P have been revised.
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- June 2, 2010
- Recognize your Rising Nurse Star Today!
Submit your nomination for the 5th Annual Joan Anne McHugh Award for Leadership in Long-term Care Nursing. The award recognizes aspiring nurse leaders who provide excellent clinical care to their residents, while demonstrating a commitment to the field of long-term care nursing.
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- June 16, 2010
- CMS Updates the ADL Flowchart
This algorithm will assist staff in the completion of the ADL assessment.
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- June 21, 2010
- MDS 3.0 Manual Updates - Chapter 3, Section C, V, S and Chapter 4
On June 18th, CMS issued updates to the MDS 3.0 manual, Chapter 3, sections C, V, and S and Chapter 4
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- May 10, 2010
- Avoidable Emergency Department Visits
CDC reports a large percentage of nursing home residents' ED visits are avoidable.
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- May 17, 2010
- Google – Search, Maps, E-mail, Calculator?
Explore Google's many special features.
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- April 19, 2010
- Stage I and Stage II of the QIS
Learn about the two stages of the QIS.
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- April 27, 2010
- Resources and Tips for Preparing for the QIS
Review the most current forms, tools and manual used by surveyors during the QIS process.
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- April 6, 2010
- Differences between the Traditional Survey and the QIS
Learn about the major differences between the traditional survey and the new QIS.
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- March 22, 2010
- Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) – Why the departure from the traditional survey?
The Quality Indicator Survey has a lenghty history.
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- May 7, 2010
- MDS 3.0 Section S
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Version 1.00.2 of the MDS data specifications has finally been released. This spec includes section S items.Read More
- April 28, 2010
- RUG-IV Implementation Set for October 1, 2010
CMS advises providers that Oct. 1 remains the likely implementation date.
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- May 10, 2010
- Rich Internet Applications
Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) offer a rich, engaging experience that improves user satisfaction and increases productivity. Using the broad reach of the Internet, RIAs can be deployed across browsers and even Desktops.
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- April 13, 2010
- Changes to the MDS 3.0 Forthcoming
CMS announced changes expected to the MDS 3.0 and training material.
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