MDS 3.0: CAAs and Care Plans
Hours: 1.00
CAASs or Care Assessment Assessments are the most important application of the RAI process because they represent the first step in the care planning process. This module will introduce the learner to the 20 different CAAs as their associated guidelines and documentation requirements. Learners will be able to describe the link between the RAI assessment, CAAs and formulation of the care plan as well as care plan regulatory requirements.
CAASs or Care Assessment Assessments are the most important application of the RAI process because they represent the first step in the care planning process. This module will introduce the learner to the 20 different CAAs as their associated guidelines and documentation requirements. Learners will be able to describe the link between the RAI assessment, CAAs and formulation of the care plan as well as care plan regulatory requirements.
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.
Explain the role of the Care Area Assessments (CAA) in the RAI process.
List the types of assessments that require the completion of the CAAs.
Cite the regulatory requirements related to care planning and LTC.
Accurately code Section V - CAA Summary of the MDS 3.0.
List the five main component parts of a care plan
Outline:
Section 2: Care Area Assessments
What is a Care Area Assessment (CAA)?
Assessment Types Requiring CAAs
Section 4: Care Plan Regulations
Section 5: MDS V0100 Completion
Section 6: MDS Section V0200 CAA Summary
Reviewer: Kimberly Matthews, RN
Writer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMACThe content for this course was created or revised by 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.
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.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; 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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