Friday, October 13
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

11.  MDS Accuracy: The Only Constant is Change

A revised Resident Assessment Instrument and MDS Item Sets (v1.18.11) have become effective for assessments with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/1/2023 and after. This session will review the recent changes and discuss MDS coding accuracy and supporting documentation requirements. The focus of discussion will include addressing challenges related to new data elements, strategies for updating documentation processes, and evaluating the impact of these changes on care planning, discharge planning, quality measures, and reimbursement.

 Thanks to our Session Sponsor!  

Eleisha Wilkes, RN, Proactive Medical Review
Eleisha Wilkes is a Board Certified Gerontological Nurse and AANAC certified MDS consultant with over twenty years of experience in long-term care. She has significant experience as a Director of Nursing, Case Manager, and Resident Assessment Coordinator with extensive responsibility and success in driving QA in the areas of person-centered assessment and care planning through effective systems, staff development, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. She has presented educational programs related to PDPM success, MDS accuracy, effective care planning, Competency-Based Staff Development, and Restorative Nursing Programs. Eleisha serves as a clinical consultant providing MDS completion and auditing, clinical training, and project development services. In 2021, Eleisha became the monthly columnist for the Ask the Payment Expert for McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.