MDS 3.0: Section I

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Section I0020 Resident’s Primary Medical Condition

Rationale

Assessment

Instructions

Examples

Section 3: Coding Section I: I0100- I8000 Active Diagnoses in the Last 7 Days

Rationale

Assessment

Instructions

Tips

Examples of Active Disease

Examples of Inactive Diagnoses (Do Not Code)

Definitions

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Contributors

Reference

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 the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.

Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.