Tools

MDS Analytics Toolkit

The MDS Analytics Toolkit is an easy-to-use suite of web-based tools which transforms existing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment data into an actionable information framework to:

  • Improve Quality
  • Manage Risk, Liability, & Cost By Predicting and Preventing Adverse Outcomes
  • Save Time By Automating Manual Processes
  • Reduce Costs By Targeting QA Efforts To Focus On The Most Critical Issues
  • Enrich Resident Care Planning
  • Simplify Survey Preparation
  • Improve MDS Coding Accuracy and Maximize Reimbursement
  • Conduct Unit and Corporate Level Analyses
  • Benchmark Against Peer Groups Nationally & Within Your State, Corporate Groups, and Specialty Populations 

The MDS Analytics Toolkit is the solution for nursing homes, CCRCs, multi-facility organizations/alliances, Green Houses, Veteran’s Homes, or anyone else who utilizes MDS assessments.

Getting started is easy. Upload your MDS files, use our tools, and see results.

EQUIP's experienced nurse consultants will provide assistance and ensure your success.

For more information, view a short demo of the MDS Analytics Toolkit.

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Consulting Services

EQUIP offers various consulting services ranging from data analytics to clinical advisement.

For more information, please give us a call at 518.449.2707 or email us at equip@equipforquality.com so we can discuss how EQUIP's statisticians, business & research analysts, and expert clinicians can meet your consulting needs.

QM/QI Academy (coming soon)

The QM/QI Academy offers affordable, user-friendly, online courses designed specifically for today’s busy nursing home staff, identifying what they need to know about the QM/QIs and using data to help improve resident care.

The online courses are:

  • Available via Web browser, no need to install software
  • Short, easy-to-follow courses developed by LTC nurses
  • Developed for busy staff, self-paced and available around-the-clock
  • User-friendly, explains concepts clearly using examples and case studies
  • Use to teach staff and track course completion

Basic Topics:

  • Why is it important to understand and use the QM/QIs?
  • Who’s looking at your facility’s QM/QIs?
  • Where do the data and measures come from?
  • What are the basic calculations?
  • What about chronic care and post-acute QM/QIs?

Advanced Topics:

  • How are QM/QIs risk adjusted and how are they not adjusted?
  • How do you understand the percentile ranks and benchmarks?
  • How do charts and graphs provide more information?
  • How do you drill down to the unit and resident level to better understand QM/QIs?
  • How do you use QM/QIs as part of the CQI process?