This webinar, produced by Superior Health Quality Alliance, aims to equip the long-term care clinical team with the essential knowledge and strategies to navigate the complexities of coding infections. The intended audience for Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinators and nursing home staff and administrators involved in MDS coding.
Objectives include:
- State the MDS definition of “Active Diagnoses in the Last 7 Days” and the significance of accurate coding of infections
- Discuss the connection between MDS coding and the facility data profile
- Explain effective coding strategies, documentation techniques and tips for maintaining compliance while coding infections in MDS accurately
- Discuss the potential pitfalls of inaccurate coding of infections on the MDS
