“It’s coming!”  Will you be ready for MDS 3.0?  Although we are just getting a hint of spring, October is fast approaching.  Especially when you consider ALL that must be done to be ready for MDS 3.0 & RUGs IV.  For a smooth facility transition, it is essential to develop a comprehensive team approach.  This webinar is the first in a series of three webinars & designed to assist you in establishing transition guidelines, implementing comprehensive planning, and setting up benchmarked timelines to ready by October 1.

Objectives:

·         Identify the 13 broad categories of transition items that must be comprehensively addressed to move into the MDS 3.0 & RUGs IV system.

·         Obtain a transition checklist for system review & transition planning.

·         Understand the specific timeline for the facility transition in order to be ready for the 10/1/10 deadline.

Presenter:

Judi Kulus MAT, LNHA, RN, RAC-MT, serves as a Pathway Health Services, Fireside Education Center, AANAC Master Teacher. Her background is in successful cost containment, revenue enhancement, quality improvement, care planning, health information system development & implementation, and a comprehensive knowledge of state & federal regulations. As a Pathway Health Service Consultant, Judi has focused much of her recent work in supporting facilities in managing the RAI process.

Cost:

Care Providers of Minnesota members: $59 per location. **SPECIAL PRICING for members: register for all 3 webinars (using the link below) by March 19, and only pay for 2!**

Prospective members: $125 per location

Webinar 2: April 21 - MDS 3.0 Interdisciplinary Team and System Changes

Webinar 3: May 19 - MDS 3.0 and RUGS IV Operational Strategies and financial implications

CEU: Because of professional boards' requirements, Care Providers of Minnesota does not offer CEUs, however you may independently apply for CEUs.

Cancellation/No Show policy: Cancellations & No Shows will receive access to the recorded version of webinar.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/403539490