Course Code: REL-PAC-0-QMMDS30
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the purpose and uses of the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures.
Identify the basic steps in calculating MDS 3.0 Quality Measures.
Describe the components and information provided in the QM Technical Specifications.
Explain the role of Quality Measures and Care Compare.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to Quality Measures
Terminology
Purpose of the Quality Measures
Types of Quality Measures
Assessments Used in Quality Measures
Review
Summary
Section 3: Calculating Quality Measures
Basic QM Calculation
Adjustments and Exclusions
Technical Specifications
Example
Review
Summary
Section 4: QM Reports
Note
Types of QM Reports
Using the Facility Quality Measure Report
Resident Level Quality Measure Report
MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Monthly Comparison Report
Facility Characteristics Report
Review
Summary
Section 5: Care Compare
What Is Care Compare?
Facility QM Reports Versus Care Compare
Review
Summary
Section 6: Simulation
Scenario
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.