MDS Assistant

Job Description

Provides oversight on facilities' weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients. Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right). Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes. Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators. Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change. Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay. Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments. Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records. Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations. Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident's present/potential problems are identified and prioritized and that nursing intervention is appropriate. Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.