About the course

The session explores how to recognize early signs of functional loss, distinguish between avoidable and clinically unavoidable declines, and ensure accurate MDS coding and documentation. Learners will also practice effective communication strategies to report ADL changes promptly, ensuring timely care planning, regulatory compliance, and high-quality resident outcomes.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 7 Lessons

  1. 1

    Session 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Tag F677 Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

  2. 2

    Session 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      ADLs in the MDS: What, Why and Where

  3. 3

    Session 3

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Tag F744 Treatment and Services for Dementia

  4. 4

    How Did We Do?

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Survey

  5. 5

    Resources

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      MDS RAI Manual

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Best Practices for Coding Section GG

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Section GG Changes Effective October 2025