Mds Coordinator

MAIN FUNCTION: The MDS Coordinator is to ensure the completion and quality of the Resident Assessment Instrument and Care Plan in accordance with the Federal and State requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• “Sincere” interest in long term care
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Works within parameters of medical restrictions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

To function in the above-stated position, applicants must be able to meet the following basic criteria.

§ Able to speak and write English in an understandable manner.

§ Able to see and hear adequately to meet the requirements of this position.

§ In good general health and emotionally stable.

§ Able to communicate with residents experiencing visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and/or emotional impairments.

§ Able to assist in evacuation of residents if necessary.

§ Subject to exposure to bodily fluids, infectious waste and communicable diseases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible to select Assessment reference Date (ARD) that most correctly describes the

residents condition and identifies their needs.

2. Ensure the completion of the MDS in accordance with current rules, regulations and

guidelines that govern the resident’s assessment, including the implementation of CAAs

and Triggers.

3. Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use and implementation of the MDS and Care Plan.

4. Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the MDS, CAAs and Care Plan to ensure

-That the care plan is individualized to residents.

- Goals are measurable and practical.

- Target dates are assigned to specific disciplines.

- Care Plan is Interdisciplinary in addressing resident’s needs and care.

-MDS actually reflects the resident.

- Care Plan addresses CAAs triggered and resident stated treatment goals.

5. Ensure that the Care Plan includes measurable goals and timetables to meet the

resident’s medical, nursing, mental and psychological needs as identified in the

resident’s MDS.

5. Ensure timely submission of MDS assessments to NYSDOH to avoid default rates comply with Federal and States standards.

6. Ensure that the appropriate health professionals are involved in the MDS.

7. Ensure that each member of the interdisciplinary team sign and date the portion of the assessment completed.

8. Coordinate the review and revision of the resident’s care plan by the interdisciplinary team after each quarterly review or other assessments, assuring that the care plan is evaluated and revised each time an assessment is done or when there is a change in the resident’s status.

9. Ensure that all members of the team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment functions and that they are aware of the penalties, including civil, money penalties for false certification.

10. Maintains communication with the Business office staff to report RUG scores for financial purposes.

11. Serves as a resource and educator for MDS, CAAs and Care Plan completion.

12. Facilitates a weekly Medicare meeting with the team members to determine resident’s eligibility for Medicare coverage.

13. Responsible for notifying the resident and the responsible party of Medicare coverage status.

14. Oversee MDS clerical staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

COMPUTER SKILLS: Able to work with, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Must be proficient on surfing the Internet web for educational reasons and to submit required data to DOH and Quality Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully must have sufficient knowledge to perform the essential duties satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Current State RN license with two or more years of experience in Long Term Care with emphasis on MDS, RAPs, and Care Plans.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, occasionally bend, push W/C with residents, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.