RAC-CT Course - Managing the Patient-Driven Payment Model in a Skilled Nursing Facility

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Upon completion of the Managing the Patient-Driven Payment Model in a Skilled Nursing Facility course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the methodology and philosophy of the SNF PPS and the general framework of the Patient-Driven Payment Method (PDPM)
  • Understand the six components of PDPM
  • Calculate the daily per diem under PDPM
  • Understand the PPS assessment schedule
  • Identify the connection between the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and PDPM
  • Describe the Variable Per Diem adjustment schedule for PPS payment
  • Understand the interrupted stay policy

The course was written by Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

4.84 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 1, 2027.

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