TCU MDS Coordinator - TCU PT Days

Core Competencies

• Educates staff to requirement of MDS 3.0 and implications for reimbursement when documentation is not congruent.
  
  
• Evaluates and assists in selection of new software for MDS systems.
  
  
• Prints and posts signed electronically produced MDS to the hard copy of the chart.
  
  
• Directs collection of data for Quality Management and process improvement of MDS systems.
  
  
• Identifies all new admissions to ensure patient data is entered into MDS system and schedule for assessments and transmission of data is established.
  
  
• Works in collaboration with unit supervisor to educate and provides inservices for staff development related to MDS and Resident Assessment Instrument.
  
  
• Maintains knowledge of basic computer program applications, Microsoft Office and MDS software.
  
  
• Makes recommendations to software vendor for enhancements to program. Evaluates and assists in selection of new software for MDS systems.
  
  
• Works in collaboration with unit supervisor to educate and provide inservices for staff development related to MDS and Resident Assessment Instrument.
  
  

Education

Experience

License / Certification Requirements