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Course Overview
This two-day intensive is designed to support the MDS Coordinator and other key members of facility leadership such as Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Rehab Directors and Nutrition Services professionals who need to understand how the MDS effects reimbursement and quality measures. MDS staff are encouraged to attend all three days, while other team members can register for day 2 & 3 or the entire intensive depending on their needs and interests.
This 2-day workshop will be taught by Robin Hillier, CPA, STNA, LNHA RAC-MT an AANAC Master Teacher. Robin is a certified public accountant, state tested nurse aide and licensed nursing home administrator who is also resident assessment coordinator certified and a master trainer through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC).
She is President of RLH Consulting, which provides reimbursement, accounting and operational consulting to long term care providers.
Robin is a member of AANAC’s Expert Advisory Panel and Editorial Board. Robin served as Secretary/Treasurer of the American Health Care Association Board of Governors and as a member of the OHCA Board of Directors. She is Past President of both OHCA and EFOHCA. RLH Consulting is an OHCA Platinum Champion Partner.
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Agenda
August 24th: 9:00am – 4:00pm PT
Ultimate Reimbursement Intensive:
PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL and RUG IIIIntended audience: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators and other IDT members
This session will provide the information regarding the Patient Driven Payment Model used for Medicare and the RUG III classification system used in the Idaho Medicaid reimbursement methodology. This session will also provide operational strategies to help your facility be successful.
Objectives:
Describe the rate components under PDPM and how each are calculated
Describe the variable per diem rate adjustment methodologies
Describe the interrupted stay policy
Describe the optional Interim Payment Assessment
Describe the compliance implications of PDPM
Describe the RUG III resident classification system and its role in Medicaid reimbursement
Describe operational strategies for capturing acuity for reimbursement programsAugust 25th: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm PT
Ultimate QM Intensive:
QUALITY MEASURES, SNF QRP, VBP AND THE 5-STAR RATINGIntended audience: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators and other IDT members
This session will provide everything you need to know about quality measure calculations, the SNF Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) and how to monitor your performance against the 80% threshold to avoid a Medicare rate reduction, updates to the Medicare Value Based Purchasing Program (VBP), and the CMS 5-Star rating program. It will also provide tips on quality improvement.
Objectives:
Describe the basics of quality measure calculations: short stay vs. long stay, risk adjustments, percentile ranking
Describe SNF QRP and the Annual Payment Update
Describe Medicare Value Based Purchasing
Describe the domains and calculations used in the CMS 5-Star rating methodology -
Hotels
University Inn Best Western Plus – Moscow
1516 Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843A guest room block and special rates ($119.99 plus taxes) are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.
Prior to July 22, please visit Reservations or call 208-882-0550 and mention Idaho Health Care Association MDS Training. When using the link, please confirm your arrival and departure dates at the top of the first page.
If the link is showing no availability, you are unable to book your required room type OR if making reservations after July 22, please call the hotel directly.
Our deluxe hot breakfast is complimentary for hotel guests 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday and 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Each guest over 21 will receive a complimentary beverage coupon redeemable in Seasons
Check in time is 4:00 p.m. with check out time being at 12:00 noon.
Complimentary wireless Internet is provided throughout the hotel.
GUEST ROOM RESERVATIONS / CANCELLATION POLICIES
Reservations may be made via the reservations link provided or by calling 208-882-0550 and mentioning the group. Please use the link or call directly as travel websites and the general Best Western International reservations site will not have information regarding the group rate.
They require all reservations be guaranteed for late arrival with a credit card number. To avoid charges, cancellation notice must be received by 4pm day prior to arrival.
We will provide complimentary transportation to and from the Moscow/Pullman Airport. Guests should contact the front desk staff in advance for scheduling or contact us via the airport courtesy phone upon arrival.
For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn
For visitor’s information, please visit https://visitmoscowid.com/
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Fees
Listed rates include lunch the days of the training.
Members:
- $299/person Early-bird
- $349/person after August 12th
Non-Members:
- $299/person Early-bird
- $349/person after August 12th
Cancellations & No-Shows
Cancellations are subject to a $50.00 fee if made more than seven (7) business days prior to the event. There will be no refund or credit granted for “no-shows” and cancelled registration within seven (7) business days of the event. Training dates are subject to change. Additional dates may be added due to demand. Please note — IHCA reserves the right to re-schedule any training that does not meet minimum registration requirements.
