MDS 3.0: Section A
Hours: 2.00
The intent of this section is to obtain the reasons for assessment, administrative information, and key demographic information to uniquely identify each resident, potential care needs including access to transportation, and the home in which they reside. The content in this course is applicable to MDS nursing professionals in SNF setting.
This course includes MDS RAI Manual updates effective 10/1/2023.
The intent of this section is to obtain the reasons for assessment, administrative information, and key demographic information to uniquely identify each resident, potential care needs including access to transportation, and the home in which they reside. The content in this course is applicable to MDS nursing professionals in SNF setting. This course includes MDS RAI Manual updates effective 10/1/2023.
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 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Apply the appropriate coding Instructions for accurate completion of MDS 3.0 Section A - Identification Information.
Identify the steps for assessment and coding tips, as applicable, related to MDS 3.0 Section A - Identification Information.
Outline:
Learning Objectives
A0050 - Type of Record
Instructions
Tips
Example
A0100 - Facility Provider Numbers
Rationale
Instructions
Definitions
A0200 - Type of Provider
Rationale
Instructions
Definitions
A0310 Type of Assessment
Rationale
Instructions
Coding Tips and Special Populations
Instructions
Coding Tips and Special Populations
Instructions
Coding Tips
Examples
Instructions
Definitions
A0410 - Unit Certification or Licensure Designation
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
A0500- Legal Name of Resident
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Definitions
A0600 - Social Security and Medicare Numbers
Rationale
Instructions
Definitions
A0700 - Medicaid Number
Rationale
Instructions
Tips
A0800 - Gender
Rationale
Instructions
Tips
A0900 - Birth Date
Rationale
Instructions
A1005 – Ethnicity
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Examples
Definition
A1010-Race
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Definitions
A1110 - Language
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Tips
A1200 - Marital Status
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
A1250-Transportation
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Example
A1300 - Optional Resident Items
Rationale
Instructions
A1500 - Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
A1510 - Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Conditions
Assessment
Instructions
A1550 - Conditions Related to Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability (ID/DD) Status
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
A1600 - Entry Date
Rationale
Instructions
Definitions
A1700 – Type of Entry
Rationale
Instructions
A1805 - Entered From
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Coding
Definitions
A1900 - Admission Date
Rationale
Instructions
Tips
Examples
A2000 - Discharge Date
Rationale
Instructions
Tips
A2105 - Discharge Status
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
A2121-Provision of Current Reconciled Medication List to Subsequent Provider at Discharge
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Tips
Considerations
Definition
Examples
A2122-Route of Current Reconciled Medication List Transmission to Subsequent Provider
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Definitions
A2123-Provision of Current Reconciled Medication List to Resident at Discharge
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Tips
Examples
A2124-Route of Current Reconciled Medication List Transmission to Resident
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Tips
Examples
A2200 - Previous Assessment Reference Date for Significant Correction
Rationale
Instructions
A2300 - Assessment Reference Date
Rationale
Assessment
Instructions
Tips
Definitions
A2400 - Medicare Stay
Rationale
Instructions
Tips
Definitions
Conclusion
Course Contributors
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.Instructor: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Reviewer: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCCRon 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.
Laura Anderson earned an Associate Degree in nursing at Southwestern Wisconsin Technical College in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science in nursing and fine arts from Viterbo University in 2006. She earned a Master of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. Laura has over 20 years of long-term care experience. She has held positions including Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, and author. Laura is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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