MDS Training 2010
Activities, Social Services and MDS 3.0

Presenter:  Catherine R. Salman, BS, ACC
The Healthcare Communicators, Inc.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Holiday Inn Hurstbourne
1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway @ I-64
Louisville, KY 40222

Registration:  8:00 - 8:30 am EDT
Training:          8:30 - 4:00 pm

Description
The MDS 3.0 has finally arrived…with anticipated implementation of the instrument in October, 2010. While most training for the RAI process is usually focused on nursing and clinical aspects, this session will provide specific details in regard to responsibilities and process for the Social Worker and Activities Professional. This program will focus on providing information regarding the major areas of change, and impacts those changes will have on our current process. In the past few years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have made specific changes in surveyor guidance related to quality of life, activities, and psychosocial well-being. It comes as no surprise that the MDS 3.0 is now designed to help nursing home staff look at residents holistically—as individuals for whom quality of life and quality of care are mutually significant and necessary. Nursing homes have found that involving disciplines such as dietary, social work, activities, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and pharmacy in the RAI process has fostered a more holistic approach to resident care and strengthened team communication. What better way to meet an elder’s needs than through that interdisciplinary approach? Cat Selman, who participated in various aspects in the development of this document, and having attended the CMS’ Train the Trainer in Baltimore, MD, will be sharing the latest, most accurate guidance for the implementation of the MDS 3.0.

Who Should Attend
For all staff responsible for MDS assessment, documentation and care planning. This course is appropriate for those with limited MDS experience and training as well as for more experienced MDS staff.

Learning Objectives
• Describe the goals of the MDS 3.0 revision.
• Describe the sections of the MDS 3.0 that involve direct input from social
  services and activities.
• Define “Care Area Assessment Process” and the “Care Area Triggers”.
• Describe the relationship of the MDS 3.0 to the development of the
  Comprehensive Care Plan.
• Describe the responsibilities of the Social Worker/Designee and Activity
  Professional in regard to the completion of MDS 3.0 and the RAI process.

Instructor
Catherine “Cat” R. Selman, BS, ACC, a featured speaker at AHCA, AAHSA, and numerous state association conferences, has provided educational offerings/presentations in all 50 states. She currently provides educator and consultant services to nursing facilities, corporations and professional membership associations, as well as federal and state survey agencies throughout the nation. Cat is a qualified Social Worker and Certified Activity Consultant with over 30 years experience in the healthcare industry. Before founding The Healthcare Communicators, Inc. in 1988, she served as Corporate Activity and Social Work Consultant for 101 nursing homes in 7 states. Ms. Selman was a member of the CMS expert panel that developed the new surveyor guidelines for activities and quality of life requirements. Since 1989, she has served on numerous CMS Expert Panels, assisting in the development of surveyor training materials for new guidelines affecting activities, quality of life, and psychosocial aspects of the survey process.
 
Continuing Educations Units
Activity & Social Workers – 6 CEUs
Administrators – 6 CEUs
Nurses - 7 CEUs
Provider Offering Number 5-0002-707-828-1-1-1
KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Schedule
Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 am
Education:     8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch:          12:00 - 1:00 pm (on your own)
Education:     1:00 - 4:00 pm

Cost
$110 per person KAHCF Member Registration by August 31st
$210 per person Non-member Registration by August 31st

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing and may be faxed or mailed to KAHCF. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Cancellations received no later than August 31st will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between September 1st and September 7th will receive a refund of ½. Registrations who do not attend or who do not complete the full session will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office.

Lodging
Holiday Inn Hurstbourne
1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway @ I-64
Louisville, KY 40222
$89.00 Room rate plus tax per night. For room reservations call 502-426-2600

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