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presented by Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT
Financial: Ellen R. Strunk receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.
Nonfinancial: Ellen R. Strunk has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT
Ellen R. Strunk has worked in various roles and settings as a clinician, manager/director, and policy expert. Ellen is an expert at helping customers understand the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) prospective payment systems in the skilled nursing facility and home health settings, as well as outpatient therapy billing for all provider types.…
Read full bio1. The Rating Scale
This chapter will explain the rating system and define key terms used in Section GG. It will also examine the multiple purposes of the MDS, including care planning, payment, and monitoring care quality. At the end of the chapter, participants will understand the importance of their roles in the accurate completion of the MDS.
2. Self-Care Abilities in Section GG
This chapter will support clinicians working in SNFs, as well as in all post-acute care settings, by providing clinical training to ensure standardized (that is, consistent and accurate) assessments for self-care items in Section GG, such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing. Inaccuracies in either assessment or documentation (or both) can negatively impact your quality outcome scores and ultimately your payment.
3. Mobility Abilities in Section GG: Part 1
This chapter will support clinicians working in SNFs, as well as in all post-acute care settings, by providing clinical training to ensure standardized (that is, consistent and accurate) assessments for bed mobility and transfers. Inaccuracies in either assessment or documentation (or both) can negatively impact your quality outcome scores and ultimately your payment.
4. Mobility Abilities in Section GG: Part 2
This chapter will support clinicians working in SNFs, as well as all post-acute care settings, by providing clinical training to ensure standardized (that is, consistent and accurate) assessments for ambulation, stairs, and wheeling. Inaccuracies with both assessment and documentation can negatively impact your quality outcome scores and ultimately your payment.
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