MDS 3.0: Section GG
Hours: 1.00
Section GG assesses the need for assistance with both self-care and mobility devices. These items are utilized in the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) for the Functional Assessment and Goal Setting Quality Measure. This course will detail coding and completion requirements per the current RAI manual.
The content of this course includes MDS Manual revisions effective 10/1/2019.
Section GG assesses the need for assistance with both self-care and mobility devices. These items are utilized in the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) for the Functional Assessment and Goal Setting Quality Measure. This course will detail coding and completion requirements per the current RAI manual.
The content of this course includes MDS Manual revisions effective 10/1/2019.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Apply the appropriate Coding Instructions for accurate completion of MDS 3.0 Section GG - Functional Abilities and Goals.
Identify the Steps for Assessment and/or Coding Tips, as applicable, related to MDS 3.0 Section GG – Functional Abilities and Goals.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: GG0100: Prior Functioning: Everyday Activities
A. Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Coding Tips
E. Examples
Section 2: GG0110: Prior Device Use
A. Item Rationale
B. Steps for Assessment
C. Coding Instructions
D. Coding Tips
E. Example
Section 2: GG0130 and GG0170: Self-Care And Mobility Admission (Start of SNF PPS Stay) and Interim Performance (Interim Payment Assessment – Optional)
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. General Performance Coding Tips
F. GG0130 Examples
G. GG0170 Mobility Examples
H. Definitions
Section 3: GG0130 Additional Coding Tips
Section 4: GG0170 Additional Coding Tips
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Course Contributors
B. Resources
C. Congratulations!
Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS. Disclosure: Kim Matthews, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Instructor: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
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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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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