Description

Quality Measure Mastery: Advanced MDS Workshop
Presented by: Veronica Ceaser, MBA, MSN, LNHA, RN GERO-BC, NE-BC, CMAC, RAC-CT, QCP,
CEO Gem Consulting

This advanced workshop moves beyond reviewing Quality Measures to teaching participants how MDS coding, documentation, interdisciplinary practice, and clinical decision-making influence Quality Measures, Five-Star ratings, survey outcomes, and organizational performance.

Learning Objectives:
- Explain how CMS Quality Measurers are developed and reported
- Differentiate MDS-based and claims-based Quality Measures - Identify the MDS items and documentation that triggers and determine root cause - Analyze resident-level QM reports
- Interpret CASPER and resident-level QM reports
- Develop interdisciplinary strategies to improve Quality Measure performance while maintaining clinical integrity
- Understand how Quality Measures affect Five-Star ratings and public reporting

Check in: 7:30am to 8:00am
Class: 8am to 4:30pm