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New MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Effective May 20, 2013

Nursing homes are expected to be aware of and implement the most current CMS policies regarding the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual.  The following website lists changes on change tables for quick reference.  The actual manual pages that have changed are also included.  Please visit the CMS website: www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/MDS30RAIManual.html and scroll to the Downloads Section:

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.10 Replacement Manual Pages and Change Tables.zip [ZIP, 5MB]

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.10 and Change Tables.zip [ZIP, 22MB]

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.10 Appendix B Rev 5.15.2013.pdf [PDF, 108KB]

Please note the effective date is May 20, 2013, although previously noted as May 8, 2013 on the CMS website.  If you have any questions, you may contact Joan Brundick, BSN, RN, State RAI Coordinator, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Telephone (573) 751-6308 or email joan.brundick@health.mo.gov.

Posted on May 24, 2013

Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings 2013 – Save the Date

Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation.   

Coming to a location near you: 

  • July 12 (Friday) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Region 1
Cox Medical Center South, Foster Auditorium
3801 S National Ave, Springfield
 
  • July 15 (Monday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 2
Drury Lodge, State Room
104 S Vantage Dr, Cape Girardeau
 
  • July 22 (Monday) Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Region 7
Crowne Plaza St. Louis – Clayton Hotel, Windsor Room
7750 Carondelet Ave, St Louis
 
  • July 23 (Tuesday) Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Region 6
Governor’s Office Building, Room 450
200 Madison St, Jefferson City
 
  • July 25 (Thursday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 4
Stoney Creek Inn, Frontier Room
1201 Woodbine Rd, St Joseph
 
  • July 26 (Friday) 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Region 3
Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Truman Room II (Lakewood Entrance)
7900 Lee’s Summit Rd, Kansas City
 
  • July 29 (Monday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 5
Quality Inn & Suites, Paradise Room
120 Lindsey Dr, Hannibal 

Registration is not required.  Topics to be announced soon!

 

Posted on May 17, 2013

Conversations with Carmen – Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls Webinar Series

June 21, 2013:  Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls by Engaging with Life

Third in the 6-month series

Guest: Theresa Laufmann, RN, Co-DON Oakview Terrace, SD

This conversation will focus on how Oakview Terrace has remained alarm free for 6 years.  Hear how they did it and how they have stood strong in the face of questioning: from surveyors, from families and even from each other.  For more information, please visit the website: www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.

Posted on May 16, 2013

2013 Show Me Summit on Aging and Health – Save the Date

August 21 – 23, 2013: It’s All About Seniors – Aging Well

The Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging (MA4) invites you to attend the 10th Annual Show Me Summit on Aging and Health, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.  Please visit MA4’s website at www.ma4web.org/.

Posted on May 16, 2013