One of the major goals in MDS 3.0 is to give residents and families a more active voice in the care delivered. Interviewing processes are provided in the MDS 3.0 RAI user’s manual to help caregivers obtain quality, accurate information from patients with focused scripted interview questions. This presentation discusses techniques for interviewing that will assist with achieving more accurate data for physical therapy care and MDS coding. The presentation reviews key sections of the MDS that are coded based on direct patient interviews.
1. Learn to identify the MDS Sections which are coded based on scripted resident interview.
2. Learn to describe three specific techniques that can be used to achieve accurate interview results.
3. Gain an understanding of key RUG reimbursement and quality measure impacts of the resident interviews.
4. Learn to summarize strategies for utilization of resident interview data to drive quality of care and improve quality of life in the SNF.
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MDS Interviews: What Does "Sock,Bed,Blue" Mean to You?
1. MDS Interview: What Does
“Sock, Bed, Blue” Mean to You?
HARMONY UNIVERSITY
The Provider Unit of
Harmony Healthcare International, Inc.(HHI)
Presented by:
Christine Twombly, RNC, RAC-MT
Regional Consultant / Trainer