Seminars

Course Description
This Section GG Training Module is a comprehensive, practical course designed to help skilled and long term care nursing facilities improve functional assessment accuracy, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and optimize outcomes under PDPM. This training breaks down the complexities of Section GG into clear, real‑world guidance for nursing staff, CNAs, therapy teams, and MDS coordinators. Participants will learn how to correctly assess, score, and document self‑care and mobility items using CMS‑approved definitions—ensuring compliance, improving quality measures, and capturing the true functional progress of residents.
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Course Objectives

Understand the purpose and impact of Section GG, including its role in care planning, quality reporting, and reimbursement.
Accurately assess and code self‑care and mobility items using standardized CMS definitions and scoring guidelines.
Identify the resident’s usual performance, avoiding common documentation errors that lead to compliance risk or lost reimbursement.
Apply correct assessment timeframes for admission, interim, and discharge to support accurate outcomes tracking.
Strengthen interdisciplinary communication between nursing, therapy, and MDS teams for consistent GG coding.
Improve Discharge Function Scores and ADL‑related quality measures through accurate documentation and functional goal alignment.
Support a culture of functional recovery, promoting resident independence and measurable improvement throughout the stay.

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Explain the criteria for Medicare Skilled Level of Care and PPS MDS Requirements.
Identify regulations and documentation requirements associated with skilled care services.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct accurate assessments and understand the PDPM payment model.
Utilize best practices for interdisciplinary documentation and communication related to Medicare standards.
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This course has been approved for LABENFA for 6 Hours of Administrator Credits
Course Description:
This course offers a comprehensive overview of Medicare Skilled Level of Care standards, specifically designed for professionals in long-term care settings. Participants will explore essential concepts, regulatory requirements, and best practices for determining and documenting skilled care eligibility. Emphasis is placed on accurate assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategies to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines.

Course Objectives:
This course offers a comprehensive overview of Medicare Skilled Level of Care standards, specifically designed for professionals in long-term care settings. Participants will explore essential concepts, regulatory requirements, and best practices for determining and documenting skilled care eligibility. Emphasis is placed on accurate assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategies to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines.

Course Objectives:

Explain the criteria for Medicare Skilled Level of Care and PPS MDS Requirements.
Identify regulations and documentation requirements associated with skilled care services.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct accurate assessments and understand the PDPM payment model.
Utilize best practices for interdisciplinary documentation and communication related to Medicare standards.
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Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth introduction to MDS 3.0 coding principles for long-term care professionals. Participants will learn about assessment schedules, item coding guidelines, and the regulatory requirements associated with accurate resident assessments. The curriculum covers best practices for documentation and emphasizes the importance of compliance for quality care and reimbursement.

Course Objectives:

Understand the fundamental principles and structure of MDS 3.0 coding.
Identify key assessment schedules and accurately code MDS items.
Apply regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements in daily practice.
Demonstrate best practices in documentation for resident assessments and care planning.