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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
As this past autumn season appeared, so did changes in the MDS and revisions to both the RAI instruction manual and the item sets. Section J (Health Conditions) was among the changes that identified several revisions – including a new definition of a fall, what constitutes a “major” fall, and changes to injury (except major). Coding tips were also provided for pathological fractures and intercepted falls. With fall definitions expanded and changes to injury modified, questions emerge on how these changes will impact quality measures. The need to enhance fall prevention and find more proactive interventions is vital. Join us as we discuss the MDS fall criteria changes, as well as best practices that facilities should consider to improve their fall prevention program and ensure accuracy in coding Section J. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Understand the modifications to Section J related to falls on the MDS
- Discuss how the falls definitions and injury modifications may impact quality measures
- Review best practices in completing Section J to ensure MDS accuracy and fall prevention
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Karyn Bergen, RN, RAC-CT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Care plan deficiencies continue to rank in the nation’s top 10. Examples of care plan deficiencies relate to the lack of care planning, timeliness of revisions and implementation, and/or evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan. The current focus is on lack of person-centered care, resident preferences, and goals. At any given time, a care plan should be the actual snapshot of the resident and what is occurring with them – while reflecting their strengths and areas in need of improvement. This means that the care plan should be real time, which could include a current infection, change in condition, psychosocial issues, or recent fall. Join us in our webinar as we discuss real time care planning capturing the current picture of the resident and addressing methods to keep care plans updated. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review highlights of the care plan regulatory grouping
- Identify how to capture the resident’s real time status in the care plan
- Develop a QAPI approach to monitor care plan accuracy
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA and Barbara Bates, RN, MSN, QCP-MT, DNS-MT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Providing medication management to our residents is a compliance risk area in the OIG’s Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidelines released in 2024. Residents can be at risk for adverse effects related to high-risk drug classifications that affect their health, safety, and quality of life. Nurses and clinical leaders in a SNF are responsible for monitoring potential adverse effects related to the high-risk medications, evaluating for gradual dose reductions, and attempting non-pharmacological interventions. Additionally, the ROP address pharmacy involvement in a resident’s medication management. How can nurses, CNA’s, the DNS, the MDS nurse, and other clinical managers collaborate effectively with providers – and the pharmacist achieve successful medication management in a SNF? Attendees of this seminar will:
- Highlight regulatory requirements related to medication management within a SNF
- Review high risk medication classifications on the MDS and understand what to monitor
- Discuss strategies for successful medication management
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The updated regulatory guidance in April 2025, and the implementation of the hybrid antipsychotic medication quality measure in January of 2026 once again brought the need for the LTC interdisciplinary team to focus on psychoactive medication management. Surveyors are expecting the medical director’s involvement as part of the IDT in managing psychotropic medication usage in nursing facilities. Comprehensive management of psychoactive medications includes evaluating and monitoring resident behaviors, ensuring accurate, substantiated mental health diagnoses, and use of non-pharmacological interventions as well as periodic assessment for gradual dose reduction. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of supporting documentation, the GDR process, and the need for a team collaboration when medications are reduced. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Discuss the April 2025 regulatory updates
- Identify high risk psychoactive medications and indications per RAI guidelines
- Review elements of GDR compliance
- Gain strategies for monitoring psychoactive medications in SNF
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Karyn Bergen, RN, RAC-CT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The updated regulatory guidance in April 2025, and the implementation of the hybrid antipsychotic medication quality measure in January of 2026 once again brought the need for the LTC interdisciplinary team to focus on psychoactive medication management. Surveyors are expecting the medical director’s involvement as part of the IDT in managing psychotropic medication usage in nursing facilities. Comprehensive management of psychoactive medications includes evaluating and monitoring resident behaviors, ensuring accurate, substantiated mental health diagnoses, and use of non-pharmacological interventions as well as periodic assessment for gradual dose reduction. In this webinar, we will examine person-centered care planning through behavioral assessment, non-pharmacological interventions, and supporting IDT involvement in managing psychoactive medications through QAPI, which includes the medical director. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Utilize behavioral assessments to direct person-centered care planning
- Identify non-pharmacological interventions as alternatives to psychoactive medication use
- Discuss the psychoactive medications and their impact on quality measures
- Delve into the importance of integrating IDT psychoactive medication management through QAPI process
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Karyn Bergen, RN, RAC-CT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
During this live panelist session, our MDS Consultants education team will discuss our game plan for reviewing – in our upcoming webinars – specific types of quality measures (MDS 3.0, SNF QRP, SNF VBP) and connections to care planning, care compare, Five Star rating, and reimbursement. In addition, we will answer questions submitted by 5/5/26 regarding quality measures. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Identify types (MDS 3.0, SNF RP, SNF VBP) of Quality Measures (QMs)
- Review how these QMs connect to care planning, survey, care compare, Five Star rating, and reimbursement
- Discuss the upcoming 6-part QM webinar series
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: The MDS Consultants Education Team
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Quality measures (QM) that are driven by MDS data are currently utilized for long term care (LTC) facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in several ways. These QMs are publicly reported via the Care Compare (CC) website and accompanying Five Star Ratings. MDS-driven QMs also play a significant role in the Annual Payment Update (APU) for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) – and will be playing a larger role in the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP). Within a LTC or SNF, QMs are a valuable means of internal evaluation of facility policies and processes, care delivery, care planning, and preparation for health inspections or surveys. Join us as we begin our 6-part Quality Measures Series by returning to the foundational components of quality measures – the topic of our first two webinars. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Identify the difference between short stay and long stay quality measures
- Analyze the basic components of SNF quality measures
- Discuss monitoring quality measure strategies within a SNF
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Quality measures (QM) that are driven by MDS data are currently utilized for long term care (LTC) facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in several ways. These QMs are publicly reported via the Care Compare (CC) website and accompanying Five Star Ratings. MDS-driven QMs also play a significant role in the Annual Payment Update (APU) for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) – and will be playing a larger role in the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP). Within a LTC or SNF, QMs are a valuable means of internal evaluation of facility policies and processes, care delivery, care planning, and preparation for health inspections or surveys. Join us as we continue our 6-part Quality Measures Series by returning to the foundational components of quality measures – the topic of our first two webinars. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review the breakdown of 2-3 quality measures
- Identify what MDS 3.0 quality measures connect to Care Compare, the facility’s Five-Star score, and surveyor preparation prior to entrance of your facility
- Delve into achieving and maintaining quality measure best practice
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Quality measures (QM) that are driven by MDS data are currently utilized for long term care (LTC) facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in several ways. These QMs are publicly reported via the Care Compare (CC) website and accompanying Five Star Ratings. MDS-driven QMs also play a significant role in the Annual Payment Update (APU) for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) – and will be playing a larger role in the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP). Within a LTC or SNF, QMs are a valuable means of internal evaluation of facility policies and processes, care delivery, care planning, and preparation for health inspections or surveys. Join us as we advance to SNF Quality Reporting Program Quality Measures in Part 3 of our 6-part Quality Measures Series. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Analyze the SNF quality reporting program and the SNF QRP quality measures
- Identify the SNF QRP reports in iQIES
- Discuss strategies for monitoring and preparing for changes to the SNF QRP QMs
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Quality measures (QM) that are driven by MDS data are currently utilized for long term care (LTC) facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in several ways. These QMs are publicly reported via the Care Compare (CC) website and accompanying Five Star Ratings. MDS-driven QMs also play a significant role in the Annual Payment Update (APU) for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) – and will be playing a larger role in the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP). Within a LTC or SNF, QMs are a valuable means of internal evaluation of facility policies and processes, care delivery, care planning, and preparation for health inspections or surveys. Join us as we progress to SNF Value-Based Program Quality Measures in Part 4 of our 6-part Quality Measures Series. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Analyze the SNF value-based program and the SNF VBP quality measures
- Identify what MDS 3.0 QMs connect to Care Compare, the facility’s Five-Star score, and surveyor preparation prior to entrance of your facility
- Gain strategies for monitoring and preparing for changes to the SNF QRP QMs
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Quality measures (QM) that are driven by MDS data are currently utilized for long term care (LTC) facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in several ways. These QMs are publicly reported via the Care Compare (CC) website and accompanying Five Star Ratings. MDS-driven QMs also play a significant role in the Annual Payment Update (APU) for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) – and will be playing a larger role in the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP). Within a LTC or SNF, QMs are a valuable means of internal evaluation of facility policies and processes, care delivery, care planning, and preparation for health inspections or surveys. The Five Star Rating System is made up of 3 domains; Survey, Staffing, and Quality Measures are reflected in SNF’s rating. Let’s untangle the complexity of the quality measures within the Five Star Rating System and discuss strategies on achieving and maintaining an optimal overall rating in Part 5 of our 6-part Quality Measures Series. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Analyze the components of each domain within the Five Star Rating System
- Identify what QMs are used in the Five Star rating
- Determine Quality Measures approaches used for improvement
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Quality measures (QM) that are driven by MDS data are currently utilized for long term care (LTC) facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in several ways. These QMs are publicly reported via the Care Compare (CC) website and accompanying Five Star Ratings. MDS-driven QMs also play a significant role in the Annual Payment Update (APU) for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) – and will be playing a larger role in the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP). Within a LTC or SNF, QMs are a valuable means of internal evaluation of facility policies and processes, care delivery, care planning, and preparation for health inspections or surveys. Join us in this final session of our 6-part Quality Measures Series as we explore the iQIES reports that reflect real-time quality indicators in your facility. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Describe how the quality measure data is generated from the MDS assessment
- Identify the key quality measure reports and how often to run them
- Utilize the quality measures to optimize resident outcomes
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Karyn Bergen, RN, RAC-CT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
During this live panelist session, our MDS Consultants education team will discuss our game plan for reviewing – in our upcoming webinars – specific types of quality measures (MDS 3.0, SNF QRP, SNF VBP) and connections to care planning, care compare, Five Star rating, and reimbursement. In addition, we will answer questions submitted by 5/5/26 regarding quality measures. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Identify types (MDS 3.0, SNF RP, SNF VBP) of Quality Measures (QMs)
- Review how these QMs connect to care planning, survey, care compare, Five Star rating, and reimbursement
- Discuss the upcoming 6-part QM webinar series
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: The MDS Consultants Education Team
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Join us to explore how residents can benefit from collaboration between restorative nursing and therapy to promote their highest practicable level of functioning. We will discuss common practices, documentation requirements, and misconceptions regarding therapy and restorative nursing services as we walk through a case study demonstrating successful collaboration. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review therapy and restorative nursing regulatory requirements
- Discuss key MDS components that can be impacted by therapy and restorative nursing
- Delve into maximizing collaborative processes between therapy and nursing
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, Therapy Staff, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP; Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP; and guest speaker Julie Bellucci from Premier Therapy
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Validation Program was established to assess the accuracy of MDS coding data elements used in the quality measures within the SNF QRP (Quality Rating Program) and the SNF VBP (Value-Based Purchasing Program). The SNF Validation Program audits are scheduled to begin this fall. Is your facility prepared – and do you know what to expect? Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review the SNF Validation Program process
- Identify the MDS data elements that will be audited and reviewed
- Discuss strategies for preparation and planning for MDS accuracy audits
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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Within the last few years, skilled nursing facilities have experienced numerous changes to MDS 3.0. What is coming your way in 2025 and 2026 for MDS 3.0? Let’s do a quick recap of the significant MDS data elements from 2023 to 2026 and discuss how those items affect residents’ overall quality of care, facility reporting, and reimbursement. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review the top five MDS data element changes from 2023 to 2025
- Identify the upcoming MDS 2026 changes/updates
- Discuss processes to monitor and prepare for MDS 3.0 changes/updates
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
October 1, 2025 brought revisions to the RAI instruction manual – as well as changes to the item sets – which required the interdisciplinary team (IDT) responsible for the MDS to receive education on the changes to ensure team members were able to accurately document the MDS section(s) they are required to complete. Meanwhile, a focus on F641 Accuracy of Assessment during the survey process has increased citations related to the completion of the MDS and the need for a true reflection of the resident based on the most current assessments. The regulatory process requires staff members be knowledgeable regarding the MDS, team members closest to the resident document their assessment, and care plans be updated to address the resident assessment. This webinar will address the struggles identified since the 10/1/2025 changes were implemented; we will discuss the impact of MDS validation audits for accuracy and how the changes may impact a facility’s quality measures. Join us as we utilize a roundtable process to discuss the struggles, impact, and possible paths to improvement. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Identify MDS sections causing increased errors with MDS accuracy
- Discuss current F641 deficiencies
- Determine the impact of MDS revisions on validation audits and quality measures
- Review potential best practices to address MDS accuracy errors
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: The MDS Consultants Team
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Post-acute care nursing facilities need to establish and maintain effective quality and compliance programs to mitigate risks. Providing quality of care and safety are top priorities for our PACs, although facilities often struggle with different circumstances and situations that put them at risk. Key areas of focus include staffing, competencies, care planning, behavioral care, higher resident acuities, medication management, safety, infection control, discharges, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and abuse and neglect. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) requirements for participation (ROP) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) provide guidance to facilities on developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating their quality and compliance programs. Join us as we discuss the focus of quality and compliance programs within a SNF and where to start. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review quality and compliance requirements within a SNF
- Identify quality and compliance risk areas in nursing facilities
- Discuss ways to link the RAI system processes with quality and compliance
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Watch Webinar Replay
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Join us to explore how residents can benefit from collaboration between restorative nursing and therapy to promote their highest practicable level of functioning. We will discuss common practices, documentation requirements, and misconceptions regarding therapy and restorative nursing services as we walk through a case study demonstrating successful collaboration. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review therapy and restorative nursing regulatory requirements
- Discuss key MDS components that can be impacted by therapy and restorative nursing
- Delve into maximizing collaborative processes between therapy and nursing
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, Therapy Staff, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP; Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP; and guest speaker Julie Bellucci from Premier Therapy
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The new year is right around the corner. Join us as our team discusses what’s ahead in 2026. We will touch on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) work plans for skilled nursing, insights into the MDS and Quality Measures, thoughts on the top 10 deficiencies nationwide from CMS’ QCOR information, and strategies regarding planning and balancing the ever-changing work of skilled nursing facilities.
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: The MDS Consultants Team
Watch Webinar Replay
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Validation Program was established to assess the accuracy of MDS coding data elements used in the quality measures within the SNF QRP (Quality Rating Program) and the SNF VBP (Value-Based Purchasing Program). The SNF Validation Program audits are scheduled to begin this fall. Is your facility prepared – and do you know what to expect? Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review the SNF Validation Program process
- Identify the MDS data elements that will be audited and reviewed
- Discuss strategies for preparation and planning for MDS accuracy audits
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
MDS accuracy is a regulatory requirement that will potentially be reviewed during any survey visit. If assessments are found to be inaccurate, not only can the assessments be cited but so can areas such as care plans, quality of care, and behavioral health – ultimately increasing the total number of deficiencies. This may result in civil penalties, potential immediate jeopardies, and valuable time spent repairing the facility’s reputation. Join us as we discuss MDS data elements that are commonly miscoded and ways to avoid these errors. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Understand the regulatory requirements for the RAI process and the need for accurate assessments
- Discuss frequently-identified MDS errors and their potential impact to the residents/facility
- Explore strategies for preventing and mitigating MDS coding errors to uphold data integrity and regulatory compliance
Who should attend: Administrators, Regional Directors, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
CMS is in the process of decreasing the number of outstanding surveys throughout the country and is focused on returning to a sense of normalcy. Infection control deficiencies continue to be cited across the nation at all levels of scope and severity, but other areas – such as accidents, quality of care and care planning – remain in the top ten deficiencies. Civil money penalties are being implemented based on survey findings and have increased in frequency and severity, while revisions to the surveyor process continue to be made. Please join us in discussing the current deficiencies, identifying causes, and exploring methods to prevent their occurrence. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Identify the current top 10 survey deficiencies in the nation
- Review potential causes for each of the top 10 deficiencies
- Describe ideas for the prevention of citations
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA and Barb Bates, RN, MSN, BS, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Within the last few years, skilled nursing facilities have experienced numerous changes to MDS 3.0. What is coming your way in 2025 and 2026 for MDS 3.0? Let’s do a quick recap of the significant MDS data elements from 2023 to 2026 and discuss how those items affect residents’ overall quality of care, facility reporting, and reimbursement. Attendees of this seminar will:
- Review the top five MDS data element changes from 2023 to 2025
- Identify the upcoming MDS 2026 changes/updates
- Discuss processes to monitor and prepare for MDS 3.0 changes/updates
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
As Medicaid PDPM continues to replace traditional Case Mix classification models, many providers find themselves reacting to changes rather than leading the transition. In this session, we will identify potential complications with PDPM implementation and how to get ahead of them, outline strategies to protect your current revenue under the new Medicaid PDPM model, and discuss AI’s integration into Medicaid PDPM. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Review key triggers and events that require transition to the Medicaid PDPM model
- Identify the common risk factors and pitfalls, using them to develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with the PDPM Transition
- Formulate strategies to safeguard and optimize existing revenue under the new model
- Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence in PDPM workflows, including potential risks and benefits
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: MaryGrace Zagmester, LPN, RAC-CT
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
A priority in long term care is providing the necessary care and services so our residents can attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. That said, having a successful restorative nursing program within a facility is key. A restorative nursing program (RNP) can promote a resident’s functional independence by improving or sustaining their mobility and ADL status and preventing declines. RNPs have required documentation criteria to be considered a “Restorative Nursing Program.” Join us as we discuss the foundation of an RNP. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Review the criteria required to capture restorative programs on the MDS
- Identify required components of an individualized Restorative Care Plan
- Describe the restorative nursing program evaluation documentation
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, Restorative Nurses, and Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Kristine Martinez, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Discharge Function Score measures how successful Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) are by achieving an expected level of function at discharge among Medicare beneficiaries. Where does the information come from? The Discharge Function Score is derived from section GG of the MDS. A resident’s discharge functional score is incorporated in many facility reports, including quality measures in SNF QRP, SNF VBP, and the Five Star Rating System. Let’s break down the Discharge Function Score together. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Identify the Discharge Function Score components
- Analyze accurate MDS documentation and coding on discharge assessments
- Review quality reports that include Discharge Function Score
- Discuss discharge planning processes to improve resident outcomes
Who should attend: Administrators, Regional Directors, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, and Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Long-Term Care facilities are required to develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Plan to be reviewed annually. Facilities should include in their emergency plan a facility and community-based risk assessment focusing on hazards that could occur according to the facilities surrounding area. What is the NAC’s role during a facility emergency? Whether the facility is sheltering in place or evaluating during an emergency, the NAC will have a vital role. Let’s dive into the NAC’s role during a facility emergency and discuss preparation strategies for the NAC and IDT team. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Review the requirements of LTC Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Identify how to maintain RAI system components during an emergency
- Review NAC/IDT emergency planning approaches
Who should attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing Services, Nurse Assessment Coordinators, MDS Coordinators, and MDS Interdisciplinary Team members
Learn more about your trainers: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP and Barbara Bates, RN, MSN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT