MDS Coordinator

As Christmas and the new year approach, I get nostalgic. I like to think back on good old childhood memories. For me those are the 1970s and ’80s.  I remember one Christmas, I was probably 7 years...

February is a great month. It is a transition month in many parts of the country, from winter to the beginnings of spring. The sun is in the sky just a bit longer every day, and doesn’t forget the usual...

Labor shortages are costing providers deeply, but new data finds workforce issues are also impeding their ability to collect payment for services they’ve already delivered.

Amid the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic came the realization that there were more casualties from this plague than we thought.  It was reported that 25% of COVID-19 deaths were long-term care residents...

A NADONA presentation focused on preparing documentation and audits spent time diving into the way MDS managers are treated — and it doesn’t look great.

We recently lost our MDS nurse and didn’t know what to do, as no one else knew how to do MDSs. What should we do differently now?

I have just been promoted to director of nursing after the position became available. I am very nervous. Where do I even start and where would I find support and continuing education for my new role?

The American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination issued a white paper Wednesday that officially defines the role of nurse assessment coordinators in long-term care facilities.