Day 3 of 3 (virtual): RAC-CT Certification Workshop Taught by Melanie Tribe-Scott and Alicia Cantinieri

Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified (RAC-CT) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows that you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional.

RAC-CT certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident assessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning this credential, individuals have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospective payment system and minimum data set (MDS 3.0) assessment.

This workshop covers the following content:

• MDS Coding for OBRA and PPs, parts 1 and 2
• OBRA Timing and Scheduling
• Care Area Assessments
• Introduction to Medicare Part A
• Care Planning
• Accurately Assessing Functional Status
• Five-Star Rating System
• Quality Measures
• Managing PDPM in the SNF

Taught by Melanie Tribe-Scott, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, Director of Quality Initiatives, Zimmet Healthcare
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Alicia Cantinieri, MBA, BSN, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, QCP, VP of MDS Policy and Education, Zimmet Healthcare