MDS Series: Webinar #5: Quality Measures

Webinar #5: Quality Measures: How Changes Affect the Quality Reporting Program

Original recording date: Aug. 29, 2023

PURPOSE

Significant changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) patient assessment tool released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be effective Oct. 1, 2023. Now is the time for skilled nursing facilities to understand the changes so they can prepare their staff and settings ahead of the deadline.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

•Discuss the changes to the Five Star Rating Program.
•Review the impact of the final rule for fiscal year 2024.
•Examine the changes to the data completion threshold.

SUGGESTED AUDIENCE

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Staff, Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Team, Nurse Manager, Social Workers, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and Activities Staff

WEBINAR SERIES PRESENTER

Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, Director of Consulting Services, Pathway Health, Lake Elmo

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FEES

LeadingAge Minnesota Members – $125 per connection

Prospective Members – $155 per connection

CEUs

CEUs Eligible for up to 5.5 clock hours

The webinars in this series have been designed to meet the CEU approval criteria for the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (MN-BELTSS) and the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Participants may also request a general certificate of attendance. CEUs are earned only for the individual registered.

QUESTIONS

Olivia Scott, Events and Education Coordinator 651.603.3559 | oscott@leadingagemn.org