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- MDS Management:
Home In On These 3 Problem Areas of the MDS 3.0
Clarity of Section O instructions for coding isolation is on the list. Facilities and residents [...] - Coding Instructions for Isolation at O0100M
Here's what CMS says to do. The RAI User's Manual provides the following instructions for [...] - MDS Assessments:
Efficiency Is Key When Dealing With Discharge Assessments
Make sure you're not doing more than required. Most people agree that discharge assessments have [...] - Quality of Care:
Preempt Aspiration With This Admission Checklist
There are more ways to detect swallowing problems than included in Section K. Completing Section [...] - Clinical Care:
Incorporate Speech Therapy Interventions and Recommendations in the Care Plan
Expert shares strategy for providing feeding and swallowing instructions in the dining room. An ongoing [...] - CODING QUIZZER:
How would you code the following scenario from the RAI User's Manual?
Calculation for Average Daily Fluid Intake Mrs. G. received 1 liter of IV fluids during [...] - WHAT DO YOU THINK?:
When Would the RUG Rate Change in This Scenario?
Question: When you combine a 5-day assessment with a significant change in status assessment, when [...] - WHAT DO YOU THINK?:
What Kind of Support Documentation Do You Need for This Service Coded on the MDS?
Question: When we have a resident who receives IV fluids to prevent dehydration in the [...] - WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Question: What support documentation would a nursing facility need to code IV fluids provided in [...] - Case Study:
Bringing On an MD + NP Hospitalist Team Proves to Be a Smart Move for This SNF Provider
The approach achieved several goals at once, including reducing rehospitalization. SNFs looking to reduce emergency [...] - Diagnosis Coding:
Most Organizations 'Surprised' By How All-Encompassing ICD-10 Transition Is
Best bet: Establish your initial plan for conversion immediately so you can project your facility's [...] - Tool:
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SNFs will have their Part A claims readjusted but not by much. CMS recently reported [...]
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