Countdown to October 1st: MDS Final Changes

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Countdown to Oct 1st: MDS Final Changes

This session will address the 'final' changes identifie din the RAI Manual published in August.  Though there have been a number of sessions on the draft version, CMS has identified that there was a high potential that additonal changes would be incorporated at a later date.  This session will address these changes.

DISCLOSURES

According to the Standards for  Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, it is not  required to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial  relationships  for accredited education that is non-clinical.

CONTACT HOURS

1.5 Contact hour will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Criteria for successful completion include attendance for the entire webinar and submission of the evaluation form/s.

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVER

This activity has been submitted to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

SPEAKERS

Debra Budge-Brenann, MSN, CRNP-BC

Debra Brennan is a Clinical Consultant and Reimbursement Specialist for The Lancaster Group, LLC with over 23 years’ experience in Long Term Care, who holds a master’s degree in Nursing with a specialty in Family Nurse Practioner, and acute care experience. Prior to joining The Lancaster Group, Debra served as Regional RNAC, Lead RNAC and MDS Coordinator for 10 years with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In that role, she successfully implemented trainings and changes in policies and procedure to those facilities obtaining 5 Star Ratings which resulted in two facilities ranking in the top ten Nursing Homes in U.S. News and World Report in the Unites States. Debra is an expert in the MDS process including performing duties as a multi facility Regional RNAC, MDS trainer for CNAs, Social Services, and MDS Coordinators, expert in Medicare and Medicaid Regulations. In 2012, Debra had the honor of being chosen out of multiple candidates to be in the first group of professionals to become Interact Certified to Reduce Hospitalizations at Florida Atlantic State University. She successfully completed the certification with 100% implementation in 6 facilities with 1, 440 total beds.  Debra has provided Education in all aspects of Medicare and Medicaid Regulations, Documentation Requirements, completing CAAs and Care Plan Development. She has performed mock surveys and has expertise with Survey Compliance and Plan of Correction. Her extensive knowledge has continued to grow into the positives and pitfalls facing the Nursing Home Industry today including: The Five Star, Valued Based Purchasing, SNF-QRP, and Quality Measures.

Heather McGowan, RN, BSN, RAC-CT

Heather McGowan is the Corporate Director of Clinical Reimbursement at Panacea Health Corp. Heather has more than 25 years of experience in long-term care. She has served in a variety of nurse leadership roles throughout her career, including MDS Coordinator, DON, as well as regional roles supporting MDS and Clinical leadership. Heather has provided MDS support in non-profit as well as for-profit settings. She has also served in consultant roles throughout her career and was a guest speaker at the first annual AAPACN Conference in National Harbor Maryland. Heather graduated from Penn State Nursing School in Pennsylvania. She is an AAPACN (American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing) certified RNAC (RAC-CT) and a PANAC board member.