1 CEU per webinar for nurses, administrators, IN licensed social workers, physical therapists and IN licensed occupational therapists. Proactive LTC Consulting is an approved provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, #5-0065. To receive the CEs, you must complete the entire program. Certificates may be printed once the program evaluation is submitted. No CE is granted for viewing recorded webinars. Please note that in order to receive continuing education credits for this webinar, you MUST login via the webinar software on your computer, or via the mobile app. We are unable to grant continuing education units for those who call in by phone only without doing so through the GoToWebinar application on your phone.
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About This Event
The SNF Quality Reporting Program creates quality reporting requirements, as mandated by the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act). The IMPACT ACT requires the reporting of standardized patient assessment data with regard to quality measures and standardized patient assessment data elements across post-acute care settings. SNFs report this data primarily through the submission of MDS assessments for Medicare Part A beneficiaries. The MDS updates effective October 1, 2023 marked the most significant change to the MDS 3.0 since its inception in2010. Many of the data element changes on the MDS assessment relate to the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES). The accurate completion of these new SPADES items is critical to the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). In addition, several changes to SNF QRP were finalized in the FY2024 SNF PPS Final Ruel. During this session we will also provide an overview of these changes and detail the impact of key MDS data elements on the SNF QRP program.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will key MDS items the Impact SNF QRP.
2. Participants will understand the significance of accurate and timely reporting of data to avoid payment reductions.
3. Participants will learn practical approaches to avoid non compliance with the reporting requirements.
(webinars begin at 2:30pm EST and last approximately 1 hr)
This webinar is part of a 5-week series. Dates for all webinars in the series are as follows:
February 7 – MDS Ripple Effect on Reimbursement
This course will detail documentation requirements to support key components of the PDPM including accurate assignment of ICD.10 diagnosis codes, functional status as coded in section GG and the other key sections of the MDS that impact payment. An overview of common coding errors and their impact on reimbursement will be discussed.
February 14 – MDS Influence on the Quality Measures
The QM calculations have undergone significant revisions because of the updates to the MDS effective 10/1/2023. This session will review QM revisions, applicable definitions, and changes to how each MDS-based measure is calculated with a focus on ways in which facilities can improve quality outcomes with a QAPI driven approach to the data.
February 21 – MDS Influence on Spades and SNF QRP
The MDS updates effective October 1, 2023 marked the most significant change to the MDS 3.0 since its inception in 2010. Many of the data element changes on the MDS assessment relate to the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES). The accurate completion of these new SPADES items is critical to the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). In addition, several changes to SNF QRP were finalized in the FY2024 SNF PPS Final Ruel. During this session we will also provide an overview of these changes and detail the impact of key MDS data elements on the SNF QRP program.
February 28 – MDS Five Star Factors
With the updates to MDS 3.0 on 10/1/2023, including the removal of section G of the MDS, both the staff and quality measure domains have significant revisions that could impact the facility’s overall star rating. Many of the Quality Measures that are utilized in the Five Star Rating system were calculated based either directly or indirectly through risk adjustments on data from Section G. The Quality Measure domain will be undergoing a significant overhaul with this change over. This course will provide an overview of the impact of these changes.
March 6 – MDS Systems & Mechanisms for Care Plan Effectiveness
Person-centered, individualized care planning is paramount to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This course delves into the intricacies of Minimum Data Set (MDS) systems and explores the mechanisms that drive care plan effectiveness. Participants will gain an understanding of Care Area Triggers, Care Area Assessments, and how to leverage them to develop and implement robust care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Target Audience: MDS Coordinators, Nursing Leadership, Interdisciplinary Team
**Webinar registration closes at 1pm EST**
Our Speakers
Christine Twombly, RN- BC, RAC-MT, HRM, CHC
Appeals & Denials Management Coordinator , Proactive LTC Consulting
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, DNS-CT Clinical Consultant
Clinical Consultant, Proactive LTC Consulting
Questions about this event?
Please email Katie, IHCA/INCAL’s director of education, using the form below.