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Ready or Not: Preparing for the Oct. 1, 2025, MDS Change – Sept. 18 2025

Members: $24 | Non-members: $48
Continuing Education: 1.25 CE hours
Recording Date: Sept 18, 2025
Duration: 75 minutes
Speaker: Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA

Big changes are coming to the MDS this October—and SNF teams need to be ready. Join AAPACN Senior Curriculum Development Specialist, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, for a breakdown of what’s new, what’s going away, and how the changes will affect care planning, documentation, and reimbursement. Participants will walk away with clear strategies, practical tools, and expert tips to help their team stay compliant and code with confidence.

After participating in this session, learners will be able to:

  • Identify key changes to the MDS 3.0 assessment and RAI User’s Manual effective Oct. 1, 2025
  • Explain how the updated items influence clinical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Recognize best practices and tools to ensure accurate coding and regulatory compliance under the new MDS guidelines