Mds Coordinator

MDS COORDINATOR

Classification Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to Administrator

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the MDS coordinator is to coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate/timely Minimum Data Set (MDS), developing the interdisciplinary plan of care, and leading the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)/Medicaid Case mix Meeting.

• Maintain current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
• Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate schedule to all other departments and families, as required
• Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS re-assessment and re-evaluation of plan of care
• Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident
• Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
• Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
• Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies and procedures
• Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
• Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
• Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician
• Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.
• Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies.
• Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld
• Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
• Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
• Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
• Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures