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MDS Errors: Steps for Correction
What does the NAC do when they identify an error on an MDS assessment? The answer is correct the identified error. Any error that incorrectly represents the resident's status needs to be corrected....
RAI and MDS Compliance: The Importance of the Administrator in the Lineup
With the Minimum Data Set (MDS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) created a standardized, reliable, reproducible framework for assessing long term care resident status. As a result, MDS...
Laying the Foundation – Care Area Assessments to Care Plans
Because Care Area Assessments (CAAs) are not submitted to CMS, and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual offers little guidance on how to complete a CAA when compared to the Minimum Data...
🎧💻 Smarten Up This Summer — Without Leaving Home! ☀️
Skip the sunburn and dive into knowledge instead.
Our virtual workshops bring expert-level learning straight to your screen — no pool floaties required, just Wi-Fi and a willingness to level up. 😉
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀.
Join us this June for our Virtual RAC-CT® and QCP® Workshops, where MDS mastery meets flexibility and expert-led training!
- 𝗥𝗔𝗖-𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮-𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
- 𝗤𝗖𝗣 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 —𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
✅ Interactive, convenient, and led by our experienced instructors
✅ Pajamas optional, professionalism guaranteed
Spots are filling up fast — secure yours and make June the month you become the MDS rockstar your team needs!
👉 www.aapacn.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=contentstudio.io
#MDSConsultants #RACCT #QCP #VirtualWorkshop #MDSRockstars #NursingLeadership #MDSMadeSimple #QAPIPro
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆
AAPACN and the Training Partner are not responsible for any fees incurred due to cancellations or postponements. Attendee
cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to workshops@AAPACN.org. Registrants who are unable to attend may
send a substitute in their place. Cancellations received more than 30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will
receive a full refund. Cancellations received 14-30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund,
minus a $250 processing fee paid to Training Partner. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 13 business
days prior to the start date of the workshop except for emergencies or a visit from State Surveyors. No refunds will be issued for
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📢The April 2025 refresh of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) data is now available on the compare tool on cstu.io/1e47f9 and Provider Data Catalog (PDC).
The data are based on quality assessment data submitted by SNFs to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from Quarter 3, 2023 through Quarter 2, 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) measures reflect data from Quarter 4, 2023 through Quarter 1, 2024 for the Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel measure, and Quarter 2, 2024 for the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) measure. Claims-based measures display data from Quarter 4, 2021 through Quarter 3, 2023, and the SNF Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Requiring Hospitalization measure data is from Quarter 4, 2022 through Quarter 3, 2023. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎧💻 Smarten Up This Summer — Without Leaving Home! ☀️
Skip the sunburn and dive into knowledge instead.
Our virtual workshops bring expert-level learning straight to your screen — no pool floaties required, just Wi-Fi and a willingness to level up. 😉
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀.
Join us this June for our Virtual RAC-CT® and QCP® Workshops, where MDS mastery meets flexibility and expert-led training!
- 𝗥𝗔𝗖-𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮-𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
- 𝗤𝗖𝗣 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 —𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
✅ Interactive, convenient, and led by our experienced instructors
✅ Pajamas optional, professionalism guaranteed
Spots are filling up fast — secure yours and make June the month you become the MDS rockstar your team needs!
👉 www.aapacn.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=contentstudio.io
#MDSConsultants #RACCT #QCP #VirtualWorkshop #MDSRockstars #NursingLeadership #MDSMadeSimple #QAPIPro
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆
AAPACN and the Training Partner are not responsible for any fees incurred due to cancellations or postponements. Attendee
cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to workshops@AAPACN.org. Registrants who are unable to attend may
send a substitute in their place. Cancellations received more than 30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will
receive a full refund. Cancellations received 14-30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund,
minus a $250 processing fee paid to Training Partner. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 13 business
days prior to the start date of the workshop except for emergencies or a visit from State Surveyors. No refunds will be issued for
cancelations due to weather if the workshop itself is not cancelled. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗤𝗔𝗣𝗜/𝗤𝗔𝗔 - 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗼𝗿... 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Join us May 20 for this essential webinar designed to challenge your QAPI/QAA program and help you push past the "we’ve always done it this way" mindset.
✅Regulations continue to evolve — but is your QAPI process evolving with them?
✅Are your actions driving REAL improvement or just checking boxes?
In this powerful session, our expert trainers will help you:
✅Review your QAPI self-assessment strategy
✅Explore 2-3 proven tools & best practices to make QAPI meaningful
✅Understand common QCOR citation reasons and how to avoid them
Presented by trusted MDS experts 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 and 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, let them help you strengthen your QAPI/QAA program and drive better outcomes!
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: MDS Experts members get exclusive webinar access.
Not a member yet? Join today to register! cstu.io/5b7885
#QAPI #LongTermCare #MDSConsultants #NursingHomeLeadership #SkilledNursing #Compliance #PerformanceImprovement #QAA #NursingEducation #LTC #HealthcareQuality ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 OHCA 2025 is happening now in Columbus! 🎉
The Ohio Health Care Association Conference has officially kicked off, bringing together leaders and care professionals from across the state to share ideas and advance long-term care.
If you’re here, make sure to stop by our booth # 336! We’re sharing valuable resources, including our High-Risk Medication Tool designed to support safer resident care.
Plus, don’t miss the chance to connect with our educators, Jessica Stucin and Kristine Martinez, who will be leading an insightful session during the event.
We’re excited to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of skilled nursing together!
#OHCA2025 #SkilledNursing #LTCLeadership #MDSConsultants #HighRiskMedications #MDSExperts #HealthcareConferences ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 OHCA 2025 is happening now in Columbus! 🎉
The Ohio Health Care Association Conference has officially kicked off, bringing together leaders and care professionals from across the state to share ideas and advance long-term care.
If you’re here, make sure to stop by our booth # 336! We’re sharing valuable resources, including our High-Risk Medication Tool designed to support safer resident care.
Plus, don’t miss the chance to connect with our educators, Jessica Stucin and Kristine Martinez, who will be leading an insightful session during the event.
We’re excited to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of skilled nursing together!
#OHCA2025 #SkilledNursing #LTCLeadership #MDSConsultants #HighRiskMedications #MDSExperts #HealthcareConferences ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 + 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿! 🎉
May is a special month in Skilled Nursing:
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (May 11–17) celebrates the Tapestry of Life, recognizing every person who shapes LTC.
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (May 6–12) honors The Power of Nurses and the Caring for Generations theme from AAPACN.
We're proud to support this incredible community through education and advocacy. Check out our upcoming events & resources:
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳 | 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗞: 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲
→ Learn how dietitians + IDT collaborate for MDS accuracy!
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
→ From QAPI + MDS Accuracy to Emergency Preparedness and MDS 2026 changes, we've got you covered.
𝗥𝗔𝗖-𝗖𝗧 & 𝗤𝗖𝗣 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 (𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲)
→ Get nationally recognized certification with our AAPACN Master Teachers!
📝 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀...𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
✔️ SOM Appendix PP Revisions
✔️ FY2026 PPS Proposed Rule
✔️ Provider Preview Reports
✔️ SNF VBP Confidential Feedback Reports
👉 Need help with MDS Completion, Audits or PDPM? Call us at (954) MDS-3-ADL — we’re here to support your success!
#SkilledNursingWeek #NursesWeek2025 #MDSConsultants #MDSExperts #RACCT #QCP #PostAcuteCare #LongTermCare #SNF #CMS #NursingHomeLife #Education ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Tomorrow kicks off National Nurses Week (May 6–12)! 🎉
Join us in celebrating the heart of healthcare, our incredible nurses who bring compassion, skill, and dedication to every resident, every day. 💙
This year’s theme from the American Nurses Association is "The Power of Nurses," and we couldn’t agree more. From assessments to care planning, education to advocacy, nurses make a difference in skilled nursing facilities and beyond.
To all the nurses shaping lives and lifting spirits, we see you and we thank you.
👇 Share your appreciation or a story of a nurse who made an impact below!
#NursesWeek #ThankYouNurses #SkilledNursing #NursingHeroes #MDSConsultants ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Join Us for a Special Roundtable in Honor of National Nurses Week 2025! 🌟
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲 | 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
Every thread tells a story. From caregivers and staff to residents and families, the Tapestry of Life in long-term care is woven with powerful moments of connection, resilience, and strength.
👉 Our MDS Consultants team will share impactful stories from their LTC journeys, and we invite YOU to join the conversation and share yours!
🎤 Who Should Attend:
Administrators • Directors of Nursing Services • Nurse Assessment Coordinators • MDS Coordinators • IDT Members
✨ Want to attend?
Access to this and all webinars is available through MDS Experts Membership. Join today to register! cstu.io/f419c8
#NursesWeek2025 #SkilledNursing #longtermcare #mdsexperts #mdsconsultants #NursingLeadership #celebratenurse ... See MoreSee Less
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