CMS has announced the retirement of section G, activities of daily living with the MDS item set version 1.18.11, which goes into effect Oct. 1, 2023. To prepare for this change, nurse assessment coordinators can begin to update care plans. Rather than utilizing section G-specific terminology, care plans should be …
The new nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) may be overwhelmed with the numerous tasks required of the position. To ease some of this burden, AAPACN developed the Sample Task List for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator tool to assist the new NAC in organizing key daily and weekly tasks to manage the …
AAPACN’s Laboratory Test Tool provides useful knowledge to nurses regarding the most widely ordered laboratory tests. Areas of knowledge include components of each test, reasons the physician may order the laboratory test, if the resident needs to be fasting for the test, and items that should be reported to the …
MDS data has a substantial impact on many different facility outcomes; however, communicating just how important this data is can be a daunting task. Using a water pipeline analogy, the AAPACN MDS Trickle-Down Effect tool provides a visual of how the quality and accuracy of MDS data will impact the …
Understanding the technical and skilled level care requirements for Medicare A is always a challenge. We’ve broken down the process with our Skilled or Not? tool. For permission to use or reproduce this article in full or in part, please complete a permissions form.
The nurse assessment coordinator’s role in ensuring compliance with complex federal requirements is paramount to the success of the financial operations of a facility and the care of residents. Use this NAC Job Description, to create and tailor your own job description for this specialized position. For permission to use …
Help your clinical team to understand the MDS Drug Regimen Review (DRR) process and to identify clinically significant medication issues that need immediate physician follow-up. Use the Drug Regimen Review Quick Guide tool to shore up your section N DRR processes, improve your QRP results, and improve resident outcomes. For …
Do you and the interdisciplinary team know when an Interim Payment Assessment (IPA) is warranted? In AAPACN’s IPA Algorithm tool, find out the steps you’ll need to take in the event that there is a projected change in the case-mix index and how it may determine whether the IDT should …
The complexities of assigning codes for COVID-19 and associated manifestations can be a confusing process. The AAPACN COVID-19 Diagnosis Flow Chart tool uses chapter-specific coding guidance for FY 2023 and will assist the user to ensure all appropriate diagnoses are considered when using the ICD-10-CM coding manual for final code …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) requires PBJ data to be submitted at least quarterly. It is imperative that this data is accurate as it is publicly reported and impacts the Five Star rating, is included in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for fiscal …
