5 Learning Modules    |    10 Nursing Contact Hours*

MDS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Invest in MDS and invest in the success of your facility.

In Partnership With:

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Engage Consulting and Concept Rehab are offering the MDS Academy of Excellence for skilled nursing facility leadership staff to gain valuable insights and participate in real-time training to take their skills to the next level.​ Facility leaders, MDS teams, and interdisciplinary staff are invited to participate to gain valuable knowledge and earn contact hours for Nurses.*

We have updated this MDS Academy of Excellence to infuse CMS updates and coding instructions, along with a focus on: 

  • Optimizing Reimbursement and Accuracy
  • Driving Quality Programs
  • Organizing and Structuring MDS Department

 

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PROGRAM & PRICING
In this five-part series, participants will learn and demonstrate competency in core areas that will assure accurate clinical and reimbursement outcomes propelling your organization for optimal success. Strengthen MDS competency with:

  • Mock Coding Scenarios: As MDS consultants, we have collected commonly miscoded items on the MDS and infuse this in training scenarios to bring clarity to MDS Nurses and the IDT.

  • MDS Resource Library: Access our complete library of forms, tools and resources that power your MDS Department to be well-organized and efficient while maintaining regulatory compliance.

  • Realtime Collaboration: Our experts are here for you.  Throughout the program, collaborate live with real-time questions and discussion and see feedback and responses from peers.

Over the course of 3 months, 2-hour training modules will be offered 12:00 - 2:00 pm EDT with interactive pre and post course work. Each course is approved for 2 contact hours for Nurses. A total of 10 nursing contact hours can be earned.*

This program is COMPLIMENTARY with no cost to participants. These 5 training modules, 10 nursing contact hours*, full resource library and live access to our consulting experts is valued at $500.

CURRICULUM
Participants will refine their skills and learn strategies to effectively manage all aspects of the MDS Department with a special focus on:

Part 1   |   September 24th, 12:00 - 2:00 EDT
Medicare A Skilling Criteria and PDPM Optimizing Accuracy

Medicare A Requirements

  • 3-day stay
  • 60-day spell of wellness
  • Advanced Beneficiary Notices
  • Skilled level of care
  • Physician Certifications and Re-Certifications

PDPM Optimizing Accuracy

  • Pre-admission records
  • Primary diagnosis
  • Predicting CMGs at time of admission
  • Tools to predict CMGs/payment
  • Interim Payment Assessment
  • Documentation compliance
  • Huddle meetings
  • Collaboration with IDT

Part 2   |   October 7th, 12:00 - 2:00 EDT  
Managed Care and Case Mix Management

Managing Managed Care

  • Insurance reimbursement
  • Updates to Case Manager

Case Mix Management

  • Medicaid payment calculations
  • Reading and interpreting case mix reports
  • Case Mix Management
    • Tracking case mix
    • Proactive reviews

Part 3   |   October 21st, 12:00 - 2:00 EDT
Quality Measure Management

  • QM User Guide
  • Accessing and reviewing reports
  • Management strategies

Part 4   |   November 5th, 12:00 - 2:00 EST

Quality Reporting Program and 5-Star Rating

Managing QRP

  • QRP overview
  • Accessing and reviewing reports
  • Reviewing reports for accuracy
  • Management strategies

Nursing Home Compare & 5-Star Rating

  • Overview of NH Compare
  • Overview of 5-star system
  • Reviewing facility preview reports

Part 5   |   November 18th, 12:00-2:00 EST
Effective Management and Leadership of the MDS Department

  • Leadership and management of MDS department
  • MDS completion process
  • Accountability with IDT
  • Effective meeting management
  • Audit and appeals process
  • Communication with leadership

 

Jennifer Napier (1)

JENNIFER NAPIER, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP

Jennifer Napier is a Registered Nurse who has devoted her career to the long-term-care industry.  She has a passion for sharing her valuable expertise to customers, clinicians and peers specific to post-acute care, reimbursement, and SNF regulations in order to help others grow and thrive in the industry.
 
With over 17 years of experience, Jennifer’s expertise includes CMS quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, MDS coding, billing and reimbursement accuracy, Restorative Nursing, QAPI, 5-star rating improvement, facility leadership and operational development, clinical program development, managing audits and appeals, and previously served in the role of Regional Director of Clinical Reimbursement.  Jennifer currently holds multiple certifications from AAPACN including RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, and QCP (QAPI Certified Professional). 
 
As the Practice Director of Engage Consulting, Jennifer works closely with each partner to uncover new opportunities and obstacles and bring strategy, insights, and resources to help partners achieve a new level of excellence.

Beth Kimmey

BETH KIMMEY, RN, RAC-CT

Elizabeth Kimmey brings over 20 years of long-term healthcare experience and offers a range of skill sets in RAI processes and clinical reimbursement. Her experience includes performing and overseeing reimbursement for Medicaid and Medicare A skilled services in the long-term care setting. She has her RAC-CT through AAPACN and was an active participant in a Nursing Facility Focus Group with the RAND Corporation in Washington, D.C., where she collaborated on a panel with healthcare workers from around the U.S. for the Development and Maintenance of Post-Acute Care Cross Setting Standardized Patient Assessment Data. Her passion to work in health care started at an early age and continues to evolve with the ever-changing medical field.  As a Clinical Reimbursement Consultant, she works in collaboration with your team at a personal level and serve as an extension to your operation.


Melissa Keller

MELISSA KELLER, RN, RAC-CT

Melissa is the Clinical Reimbursement Consultant for Engage Consulting, with over 20 years of nursing experience, including 12 years in long-term care. She began her career in acute care, building a strong clinical foundation, and later specialized in managing Medicaid and Medicare Part A reimbursement systems. Her expertise in navigating complex healthcare regulations ensures compliance and maximizes operational efficiency for the clients she serves.

A certified Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) through the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN), Melissa excels in Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and documentation accuracy. Her dedication to excellence and deep understanding of reimbursement systems plays a critical role in helping clients achieve financial success while delivering high-quality care to their residents.

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JOSH HOBBS, RN, RAC-CT, CMAC

Joshua Hobbs is a Registered Nurse dedicated to the long-term care industry.  He has been working in long-term care for nearly 30 years.  He started his career as an STNA and has served in several roles including Charge Nurse, Restorative Nurse, MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing Services, and Clinical Reimbursement Specialist overseeing multiple facilities during that time. Joshua has his RAC-CT through AAPACN, completed Infection Preventionist Training through CDC, and has years of experience in teaching and training MDS coordinators and nurse managers to improve and maintain the quality of care and reimbursement in their facilities.

As a Clinical Reimbursement Consultant, Joshua is committed to helping organizations navigate the complexities of ever-changing reimbursement and quality metrics in the long-term care setting while helping you to maintain the highest standards of resident care.

*Each individual program is approved for two contact hours for nurses. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

"We have opened the door (with your help) in having a more productive IDT, team meetings and hopefully resolving some long standing issues."
93% report seeing clinical and financial benefits as a result of enhanced skills.
"Both Tammy and Jennifer have taken on quite dry subjects but hold my attention with their straight forward, bottom line information that I need… and easy to understand explanation of many concepts that baffle my newer staff."