Date: September 9-10, 2026

Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM
(Check-in will begin at 7:30AM)

Light breakfast and lunch provided on both days

Description:

Day 1
Section A: Gain an understanding of resident demographics and assessment dates. Participants will understand how to code A0310 for MDS Scheduling to avoid common errors that impact Quality Measures and Reimbursement.

Section B: How to assess a resident’s hearing, vision and communication, and the impact it has on determining a resident’s cognitive abilities.

Section C: How to properly interview a resident to determine cognitive function and incorporate this into the resident-centered care.

Section D: How to properly interview a resident to determine mood and potential signs of depression. Participants will understand common errors that could occur within the interview.

Section E: How to assess for resident behaviors and the impact it has on a resident’s quality of life. Participants will understand documentation that must be found in the medical record to support the MDS coding.

Section F: Properly interview a resident regarding their daily preferences and activity interest.

Section G: Learn common coding errors that occur in this section of the MDS and how to properly code. Participants will learn how to code based on documentation found in the medical record and the coding rules in Section G.

Section GG: Understand the coding structure in Section GG and the common errors that occur. Participants will gain an understanding on how to train staff on functional documentation beginning at admission.

Section H: How to properly code Section H and avoid common errors. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of how to implement a toileting program and document the resident’s progress.

Q&A

Day 2

Section I: How to thoroughly review a medical record for active diagnoses that are captured in Section I - How the accuracy of Section I impacts reimbursement.

Section J: How to accurately code Section J to avoid common errors. Participants will understand how coding of pain, falls and multiple medical conditions can impact the facility Quality Measures and reimbursement.

Section K: How to accurately code and calculate weight loss and weight gain. Participants will understand how to document and code alternative nutrition therapies based on physician orders.

Section L: Assess the resident’s oral cavity and code Section L to avoid common errors.

Section M: Properly code Section M to avoid common errors. Participants will learn how to assess for common skin impairments and train staff on proper documentation that supports coding of Section M.

Section N: How to accurately code medication classifications based on physician orders and documentation found in the medical record. Participants will gain an understanding of the Drug Regimen Review process and the Psychotropic Gradual Dose Reduction process, and the documentation that is required to properly code these sections.

Section O: Properly code special nursing services to avoid common errors. Participants will also understand how to code a resident’s vaccination status based on documentation and resident historical reports. Participants will understand the therapy and restorative nursing programs and how to code Section O for these services.

Section P: Assess whether a device is considered a restraint and how to properly code section P.

Section Q: How to assess a resident’s ability and desire to discharge to the community and the services that would be needed for a successful discharge. Participants will learn how to code Section Q based on the discharge plan.

Section S: Learn how to use the Physician Order for Lift Sustaining Treatment order and properly code in Section S.

Section V: Participants will understand the intent of the Care Area Assessment and how to complete Section V to establish a resident-centered plan of care.

Q&A

CE Hours (Requested):
Registrants must be in attendance from 8:00AM - 5:00PM both days to receive CE hours (BRN - 16).

Materials: Print materials will be provided onsite

CAHF/QCHF Fragrance Policy: CAHF/QCHF endeavors to maintain a fragrance-free environment, and as such we request that all guests to our office abide to this policy. Please refrain from wearing cologne, aftershave lotion, perfume, perfumed hand lotion, and/or similar products. For some individuals, these sensitivities to chemicals and fragrances may rise to the level of disability.

BOARD REFUND POLICY: In order to receive a refund, Cancellations for QCHF/CAHF classes must be made five (5) business days (Monday-Friday) prior to the beginning of the course. Cancellations must be in writing to cmerced@cahf.org. Transfer of registration is done ONLY if notified in writing prior to the start of the class.

QCHF reserves the rights to cancel this training at any time.