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MDS Principles – A Comprehensive Introduction to MDS 3.0

Hybrid Format

This program will be offered in a hybrid format meaning you can attend in-person or virtually. Please use the registration buttons above or below to register for your preferred session.

Program Description

The Minimum Date Set (MDS) Principles program is for MDS coordinators or nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) starting their careers in MDS. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to ensure successful and accurate implementation of MDS 3.0 data elements while coding the MDS 3.0. This program will cover all sections of the MDS, utilizing the item rationale, steps of the assessments, coding instructions, coding tips, examples and planning for care in the MDS 3.0 User’s Manual. The MDS Principles program will review criteria to ensure proper reimbursement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and Prospective Payment System (PPS) assessments, optimal outcomes and quality care. The program will cover the MDS triggers utilized in the care area assessment (CAA) process and discuss person-centered care plan requirements.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the basic scheduling requirements of OBRA and PPS assessments.
• Identify, understand and schedule various MDS 3.0 assessments.
• Review the PDPM components and the MDS data elements related to those components.

Who Should Attend

• Administrators
• Business office staff
• MDS coordinators
• Nurses
• Social services

In-Person Location

BCG Education Center
Iowa Health Care Association
1775 90^th St.
West Des Moines, IA

Schedule

July 15-16, 2025

July 15
9:00 a.m.        MDS Data Elements
12:00 p.m.      Lunch (provided for in-person attendees)
12:30 p.m.      MDS Data Elements (cont’d)      
3:30 p.m.        Adjourn

July 16
9:00 a.m.        CAAs
9:45 a.m.        CAAs to Care Planning
10:30 a.m.      OBRA/PPS MDS Assessment Scheduling
12:00 p.m.      Lunch (provided for in-person attendees)
12:30 p.m.      Basic Medicare requirements
2:00 p.m.        Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
3:30 p.m.        Adjourn

Continuing Education Credit

This program is approved for 12.0 contact hours for:

• NF administrators
• Nurses
• Social services

Registration Fees

Members:   $295 per person
Non-members:    $885 per person

Speakers

Kristine Martinez BSN, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP, DNS-CT started her registered nurse career in acute care, where she spent 20 years in various settings, including oncology, orthopedics and ICU. In 2010, she started working part-time in a local 60-bed SNF/LTC, which supported culture change and person-centered care. She eventually took over both the MDS coordinator and director of nursing positions there, and for 10 years Kristine was successfully able to combine those roles. She was also able to teach CNA classes at a local community college, which allowed her to incorporate culture change into CNA training with real-world applications. With this experience, Kristine became an expert at managing quality measures, case mix and reimbursement, resident-centered care planning, and surviving and thriving through the survey process. This career path has allowed her to transition into her current position with MDS Consultants, where she is responsible for system management and is their assistant director of education.

Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LHNA, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, QCP is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience, primarily in long-term care. She began her career in critical care and has since held roles such as clinical staff nurse, charge nurse, assistant director of nursing, director of nursing, and MDS coordinator. In 2022, she joined the MDS Consultants team, bringing expertise in MDS, care planning, clinical reimbursement, quality measures and more. She earned her BSN in 2020, completed Ohio’s Core of Knowledge program, and became a licensed nursing home administrator. Jessica holds multiple certifications from AAPACN, including RAC-CT, RAC-CTA and QCP. She also serves as a Master Trainer for AAPACN’s RAC-CT certification program.