Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Developed procedures for organizing and filing clinical data to enhance workflow efficiency.
Compiled data to enter necessary information into appropriate databases.
MDS Coordinator
Mt. Carmel Care Center
Lenox
10.2019 - 12.2023
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.