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The New RUGs IV- Starting Over
Since October 1, 2010 nursing facilities have been required to use both the new MDS 3.0 for assessment and the new RUGs IV for Medicare reimbursement. With a little experience under our belts since October 1 st , we all have a clearer idea of practical, operational questions to be asked about both MDS 3.0 and RUGs IV.
The new RUGs IV is significantly different than the previous RUGs III in therapy treatment, what patient conditions are and are not covered, the re-arrangement of the groupings, new ADL scoring, revised look-back provisions, and new submission requirements.
RUGs IV changes the emphasis in how Medicare reimburses; nursing facilities will need to change their procedures to avoid significant losses in Medicare coverage.
This seminar incorporates the most up-to-date RUGS IV regulations released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS), answering many of the questions raised when CMS unveiled the proposed RUGs IV system last fall.
Participants who had registered from the previously cancelled RUGs IV seminar in July will be contacted and automatically enrolled for this seminar.
Locations sponsored by Illinois Council on Long Term Care:
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 8:30 to 11:30 AM- Skokie Holiday Inn
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel
Locations sponsored by Illinois Health Care Association:
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 – 8:30 to 11:30 AM- Crowne Plaza Springfield
Thursday, December 9, 2010 – 8:30 to 11:30 AM- Keller Convention Center
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In-Depth Training for Wound Care Nurses : MDS 3.0 Update
OBRA F314 on pressure ulcers requires accurate risk assessment of the resident, specifically- measured wound assessment, wound classification, wound treatment, and detailed documentation.
MDS 3.0 requires even more clinical expertise to fill out accurately and completely the new and expanded Section M. The facility treatment nurses MUST be adequately trained in the above techniques and documentation in order to be successful, both with MDS 3.0 and OBRA F314.
This all-day seminar will not only cover how to accurately assess the resident and the wound, but also topical wound therapy, dressings, infection control, review of the regulations and documentation for MDS 3.0. In addition to a detailed and measured assessment of the resident and the wound, treatment nurses must know which treatment and dressing classification is appropriate for proper healing. Nurses attending this seminar will come away prepared to meet the challenges of wound therapy.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Keller Convention Center
1202 North Keller Drive, Effingham 62401
Thursday, January 20, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Northfield Inn and Suites
3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield 62702
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Licensure Review Course
Tuesday, November 16 and Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Northfield Inn, Springfield
Saturday, November 13 & November 20, 2010
Hilton, Lisle/Naperville
8:00 - 8:30 a.m., Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. - Noon, Review (Day One)
9:00 a.m. - Noon, Review (Day Two)
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Plated lunch
1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Review ( Day One)
1:00 - 5:30 p.m. Review ( Day Two )
DAY ONE
November 13 and November 16 will be devoted to reviewing material covered by the national portion of the exam. The session will cover federal laws and regulations, and present basic principles of leadership and management, human resources, finance, physical environment, and resident care and quality of life.
Study materials you will receive:
“Practice Questions and Answers on Nursing Home Administration” by John T. Cirn, Ph.D. written in the same multiple-choice format used in the licensure exam.
“Review Manual for the National Part of the Licensure Examination” by John T. Cirn, Ph.D. contains glossary of patient care terms; overviews of personnel management issues and accounting procedures in the nursing home; outlines of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, federal employment laws, and the Life Safety Code; principles of marketing; and materials on numerous other topics addressed by the NAB Exam. Federal materials include the certification standards and interpretive guidelines, the survey protocol, MDS glossary, a nd Resident A ssessment Protocols (RAPs).
DAY TWO
November 17 and November 20 will focus on materials covered by the state supplemental part of the exam, primarily the Illinois Minimum Standards. BRING A CALCULATOR for the practice exercises on calculation of minimum nurse staffing.
Study materials you will receive:
The Illinois Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facilities Code (“Minimum Standards”), specially underlined and annotated for exam preparation, along with a set of study outlines.
“Practice Questions and Answers on the Illinois Minimum Standards” by John T. Cirn, Ph.D
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