Cherllyn clark
Tampa
Summary
Results-driven MDS Coordinator with a focus on regulatory compliance, data analysis, and team leadership. Enhanced patient care through process improvements and effective training programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Belleair Healthcare Center
Clearwater, FL
09.2008 - 11.2024
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care plans and optimize outcomes.
- Implemented regulatory compliance measures, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines in documentation.
- Developed and maintained MDS assessments, promoting accuracy and timeliness in patient evaluations.
- Trained nursing staff on MDS processes, fostering understanding of documentation requirements and best practices.
- Analyzed resident data to identify trends, driving improvements in care strategies based on findings.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, enhancing overall service delivery through targeted process improvements.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline admissions processing, improving operational efficiency.
- Mentored new MDS coordinators, supporting professional development through knowledge sharing and guidance.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
- Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted audits of current MDS records to identify discrepancies and improve record accuracy, enhancing reimbursement rates for the facility.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Identified areas of improvement in the facility''s quality measures through thorough analysis of MDS data, resulting in targeted interventions and better outcomes for residents.
- Improved communication between departments by establishing clear protocols regarding assessment timelines, leading to more efficient care planning processes.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Enhanced team performance, providing regular feedback and coaching to staff on MDS-related tasks.
- Achieved significant improvements in MDS accuracy and timeliness, recognized by facility leadership.
- Streamlined MDS submission process, reducing errors and ensuring timely reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid.
Education
Nursing
Traviss VoTech
Florida06-1985
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Research and data collection
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Belleair Healthcare Center
09.2008 - 11.2024
Nursing
Traviss VoTech