Description
 This basic two-day program explains step-by-step the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. It includes instruction on basic background and history of the MDS, terminology, use of the RAI Manual, role of the MDS Coordinator, detail encoding of each section of the MDS along with timing/scheduling, overview of the MDS transmission and corrections, basics of RAP development using the required criteria, and basic care plan development. The course WILL NOT include information on reimbursement as it relates to the MDS including case mix or documentation guidelines, detailed QI information, or detailed survey information as it relates to the MDS.
 
Target Audience
Those new to the MDS process with 3-6 months or less experience or with no formal MDS training – administrative staff, MDS coordinator and “back up” licensed staff, nursing staff, all members of the interdisciplinary MDS/Care Plan team including activity directors.

CEUs
12 CEUs provided to administrators, social services, dietary manager, dietician, activity professionals
13.25 CEUs provided to nurses

Provider Offering # - 5-0002-707-797-1-1-1
KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Schedule
Thursday, March 11 EST
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Registration
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm Seminar
 
Friday, March 12
8:00 am – 12:00 noon Seminar
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Seminar
 
Cost
$280 - Member
$380 - Non Member
Fee includes MDS 2.0 User’s Manual – 2003 Edition and reference material 

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Registration Online
 
Instructor
Janine Lehman, RN, CNLC
Director of Clinical Services Wells Health Systems, Inc.
 
Lodging
Hawthorn Suites
751 Cypress Station Drive
Louisville, KY 40207
(866) 899-5959 or (502) 899-5959
$89.00 per night King or Queen/Queen Suites - Complimentary shuttle service to KAHCF.
Other complimentary amenities: Full breakfast buffet, Evening social Monday-Thursday, Baptist East Milestone Fitness Center Passes  
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SpringHill Suites
10101 Forrest Green Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40223 (Off N. Hurstbourne Parkway conveniently located ¾ mile from KAHCF)
(502) 326-3895
$94/double/king suites (Complimentary breakfast buffet included) .
Online reservation a click away
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Please note – When contacting the hotel, tell them you are with Ky Association to receive the $94 negotiated rate. Also, when using a credit card to make the reservation, the person checking in must have that credit card with them - or have another credit card or pay by cash. If that is not possible, then contact the hotel prior to the check-in date for them to send you a credit card authorization form.

Cancellation Policy - Cancellations must be made in writing and may be faxed or emailed (crichter@kahcf.org). Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Cancellations received no later than March 3rd will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between March 4th & March 10th will receive a refund of 1/2.
Registrants who do not attend or who do not complete the full seminar will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office.