Understanding the Significance of Coding Infections on the Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Thursday, Jan. 18 | Noon – 1 p.m. CT

The accuracy of the MDS plays a pivotal role in shaping resident care, reimbursement processes and quality measures. With so many issues demanding attention, it is easy to think of the MDS as a task to complete but not consider the story the data tells about your facility. Coding an infection in Section I: Diagnoses, Section M: Skin Conditions and Section O: Treatments has implications beyond a checkmark in a box. It is part of the data profile for stakeholders, including residents, consumers, state/federal quality initiatives and surveyors. This webinar aims to equip the long-term care clinical team with the essential knowledge and strategies to navigate the complexities of coding infections.

Objectives

Participants will:

• State the MDS definition of “Active Diagnoses in the Last 7 Days” and the significance of accurate coding of infections.
• Discuss the connection between MDS coding and the facility data profile.
• Explain effective coding strategies, documentation techniques and tips for maintaining compliance while coding infections in MDS accurately.
• Discuss the potential pitfalls of inaccurate coding of infections on the MDS.

Audience

• MDS coordinators and nursing home staff and administrators involved in MDS coding.

Speaker

• Alicia Cantinieri, MBA, BSN, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, QCP
  Senior Vice President of Clinical Policy and Education, Zimmet Health Care

Register

• Register online.
• You will receive a confirmation email with additional information. Use the Add to Calendar feature in the confirmation email from Zoom to reserve the time on your calendar.
• Note: This email may go to your spam or junk folder.

Questions?

If you have questions or concerns, contact Jana Broughton, jbroughton@improve.health.