Elsa Racine
Elkton,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented MDS Coordinator with over 20 years of expertise in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Successfully enhanced care planning through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive MDS assessments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Eklton, MD
08.2006 - Current
- Coordinated minimum data set assessments to enhance resident care planning.
- Conducted MDS assessments on residents to ensure accuracy of clinical documentation.
- Reviewed and analyzed patient data to enhance accuracy in reporting needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for residents based on MDS assessments.
- Assisted in developing care plans based on MDS assessment results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
- Maintained electronic health records to support quality assurance initiatives.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure that all MDS assessments are completed accurately and timely.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations regarding the completion of MDS assessments.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding resident status changes.
- Identified improvement areas for completing accurate minimum data set assessments.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on accurate MDS documentation procedures.
- Provided education and training to staff on the completion of MDS assessments as per facility policies and procedures.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing all completed MDS assessments for review by management.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss MDS-related updates and best practices.
- Developed systems for tracking and monitoring data from completed MDS assessments.
- Analyzed trends in resident outcomes based on results from completed MDS assessments.
- Performed regular audits of resident charts for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of documentation related to the completion of an accurate and complete minimum data set assessment.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated with other departments within the facility ensuring that all necessary documents are obtained prior to completing a minimum data set assessment.
- Maintained current knowledge of new regulations and guidelines pertaining to the completion of MDS assessments.
- Created tools and templates used by staff when completing an accurate minimum data set assessment.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of information related to MDS assessment.
- Served as a resource for other departments concerning questions about the completion or interpretation of MDS assessment results.
- Followed standard operating procedures to perform quality control audits.
- Participated in departmental meetings providing feedback regarding any issues encountered while completing an accurate and complete minimum data set assessment.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Cecil Vo-tech
North East08-1986
Skills
- Minimum data set assessment
- MDS expertise
- MDS coordination
- Quality assurance
- Electronic health records
- Data analysis
- Reporting metrics
- Care planning
- Nursing assessment proficiency
- Compliance monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Patient resource management
- Long-term care
- HIPAA compliance
- Confidentiality practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Documentation accuracy
- Outcome analysis
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Outcome analysis
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2006 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Cecil Vo-tech