Upon completion of MDS 3.0 Coding for OBRA and PPS Part 1, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the relationship between the purpose of the MDS and the types of questions that appear on the MDS
• State the intent of select MDS items
• Code select items of the MDS accurately
• Discuss the relationship of accurate MDS coding to ensuring quality care, appropriate reimbursement, accurate publicly reported information, and survey compliance

The course was written by Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

4.35 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 2, 2026.

Upon completion of MDS 3.0 Coding for OBRA and PPS, Part 2, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the relationship between the purpose of the MDS and the types of questions that appear on the MDS
• State the intent of select MDS items
• Accurately code select items of the MDS
• Discuss the relationship of accurate MDS coding to ensuring quality care, appropriate reimbursement, accurate publicly reported information, and survey compliance

The course was written by Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

4.75 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 November 28, 2026.

Upon completion of OBRA Timing and Scheduling for the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss requirements for scheduling and timing of OBRA-required MDS assessments
• Identify appropriate use of the OBRA-required Discharge assessments and tracking records
• State the criteria for completing the Significant Change in Status Assessment
• Discuss the correct use of the Significant Correction assessments
• Identify criteria and timing issues related to Section X, the Correction Request

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

4.79 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 2, 2026.

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 18, 2026.

Upon completion of Care Area Assessments and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the role of the CAAs
• Describe the CAA process
• Discuss CAA documentation requirements, including assessment findings and date requirements for V0200B2 and V0200C2
• List three sources of evidence-based tools for conducting the CAA assessments

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

4.14 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 2, 2026.

Upon completion of Care Planning and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the relationship between the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, the care plan, and quality resident care
• Discuss the relationship between the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Triggers (CATs), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and the care plan
• Delineate the changes to comprehensive person-centered care planning regulations based on the revised Requirements of Participation
• List the components of an effective care plan
• Discuss the role of critical thinking in the care-planning process
• Describe the impact of communication as part of the care-planning process
• Identify the required components of the baseline care plan

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

5.73 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 2, 2026.

Upon completion of Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding for Long-Term Care, the participant will be able to:

• Describe ICD-10-CM coding conventions 
• Explain ICD-10-CM general coding guidelines relevant to the long-term care setting
• Understand documentation requirements for ICD-10-CM assignment

The course was written by Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

3.5 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and complete the associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 2, 2026.

Upon completion of Introduction to Medicare Part A, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the criteria necessary for the beneficiary to qualify for skilled nursing facility (SNF) benefits
• Discuss the facility's responsibilities when a resident is denied Part A coverage and the resident's right to a demand bill
• Explain how to make the decision about whether or not to cover a resident on Part A
• Delineate administrative presumption of skilled level of care
• Describe the documentation that the SNF must complete to comply as a Medicare provider
• Describe the additional documentation request (ADR) process

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

5.40 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 2, 2026.

Upon completion of Quality Measures and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the role of the QMs in the Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI) and the survey process
• Describe the components of the calculation of each QM
• Understand the QM scores
• Describe facility processes necessary for achieving competitive QM scores

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

5.78 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 18, 2026.

Upon completion of The Five-Star Quality Rating System, the learner will be able to:

• Review the role of Quality Measures (QMs) in the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
• Explain how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) schizophrenia audit can impact the QM star ratings.
• Describe the methodology used to calculate the overall Five-Star QM.
• Detail how to institute quality assurance activities proactively to assist in enhancing the Five-Star rating.

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

3.5 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and complete the associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 2, 2026.