MDS 3.0: Section B
Hours: 0.75
The intent of items in this section is to document the resident’s ability to hear (with assistive hearing devices, if they are used), understand, and communicate with others and whether the resident experiences visual limitations or difficulties related to diseases common in aged persons.
The intent of items in this section is to document the resident’s ability to hear (with assistive hearing devices, if they are used), understand, and communicate with others and whether the resident experiences visual limitations or difficulties related to diseases common in aged persons.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.70 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.75 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Learners will be able to complete accurate and uniform coding of MDS items in this section
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: B0100 - Comatose
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Coding Tips and Special Populations
E. Definitions
Section 3: B0200- Hearing
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Coding Tips and Special Populations
Section 4: B0300-Hearing Aid
E. Rationale
F. Steps for Assessment
G. Coding Instructions
Section 5: B0600 – Speech Clarity
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Coding Tips and Special Populations
E. Definitions
Section 6: B0700 – Makes Self Understood
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Definitions
Section 7: B0800 – Ability to Understand Others
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Definitions
Section 8: B1000 - Vision
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Coding Tips and Special Populations
E. Definitions
Section 9: B1200 – Corrective Lenses
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
Section 10: Conclusion
A. Course Contributors
B. Resources
C. Congratulations!
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Disclosure: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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