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1 Review SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), Section GG Coding Discuss the purpose of Post-Acute QRP and the role of SNF-QRP Understand which MDS items are used for MDS based QRP measures and how to avoid a 2% APU reduction List the current QRP claims and MDS based measures with overview of how they are calculated Discuss the new MDS items for QRP and new QRP measures to begin collection October 2018 as finalized in the FY18 SNF Final Rule Discuss implications of accurate coding for Section GG, to include assessment periods, timing and value in health information exchange for transitions Review 5 star quality measures and accurate coding Discuss administrative oversight of the MDS department to ensure compliance with accurate coding and transmission for all QMs that are MDS based Understand how MDS coding affects risk adjustment for claims based measures Review Requirements and Interpretative Guidelines for baseline care planning Discuss authentic ways to engage the physician and CNAs in care planning as required by Phase 2 ROP September 26, 2017

2 Agenda 9:00 AM 10:15 AM Review SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), Section GG Coding Discuss the purpose of Post-Acute QRP and the role of SNF-QRP Understand which MDS items are used for MDS based QRP measures and how to avoid a 2% APU reduction List the current QRP claims and MDS based measures with overview of how they are calculated 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Break 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Discuss the new MDS items for QRP and new QRP measures to begin collection October 2018 as finalized in the FY18 SNF Final Rule Discuss implications of accurate coding for Section GG, to include assessment periods, timing and value in health information exchange for transitions Review 5 star quality measures and accurate coding 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM 2:15 PM Continue review of 5 star quality measures Discuss administrative oversight of the MDS department to ensure compliance with accurate coding and transmission for all QMs that are MDS based Understand how MDS coding affects risk adjustment for claims based measures 2:15 PM 2:30 PM Break 2:30 PM 4:15 PM Review Requirements and Interpretative Guidelines for baseline care plan List required elements and discuss operational plans to comply with baseline care plan Discuss authentic ways to engage the physician and CNAs in care planning as required by Phase 2 ROP

3 Who Should Attend Suggested attendees include Administrators, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Department Heads, Corporate Office Staff and Consultants. Hotel Accommodations NCHCFA has reserved a limited block of rooms at the venue location the night prior to the session. Participants are responsible for making their own overnight accommodations and payment. Please call and make overnight reservations today! Unused rooms will be released for general sale on September 8 th. Please let them know you are with group: NC Health Care Facilities Association. Fees The cost to attend this program is $190 for members and $380 for non-members. This fee includes all handouts and meeting materials, morning snack, afternoon snack and lunch. Members may be invoiced. Non-members must submit payment online at time of registration or submit with registration by mail. CEU Information This program offers 5.5 contact hours for nursing home administrators. The North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association is a Registered Sponsor of continuing education with the NC State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. Comments regarding the Registered Sponsor Course may be addressed to: NCBENHA, 3733 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC NCHCFA will issue a certificate for 5.5 education contact hours for all other disciplines. Special Considerations/Questions Please or call Karen Lennon at the Association office at karenl@nchcfa.org or (919) should you require any special arrangements including special menu considerations, hearing devices, wheelchair access, or if you have any additional questions.

4 Coordination (AANAC) as past Chair of the Nurse Assessment Coordination Expert Advisory Panel, primary original author and Master Teacher of Medicare University, and as Master Teacher for the Resident Assessment Coordinator- Certified (RAC-CT) workshops. She is a Certified Director of Nursing Services (DNS-CT) and a Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Certified Professional (QCP). Judy Wilhide Brandt, RN, BA, CPC, QCP, RAC-MT, DNS-CT One of the nation's leading experts on Skilled Nursing Facility clinical Medicare compliance, Five Star Rating System, Quality Measures and the MDS/RAI process. Judy Brandt brings over thirty-five years combined experience to the Long Term Care Industry, with over twenty years in positions of increasing responsibility in nursing facilities as a nurse manager, executive, and consultant. She has been a State surveyor and RAI Manager for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has assisted providers and the United State Government as a legal expert in Medicare and Medicaid fraud cases, and other various government initiatives. Judy is very active in the American Association of Nurse Assessment She is the LeadingAge MDS expert, writing monthly articles and answering questions for LeadingAge members. She is a Certified Professional Coder, competent in assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10. She is a very popular speaker for national, regional and state association meetings and seminars. She has published numerous books and articles on matters pertaining to the RAI process and Medicare Compliance. She is the principal for Wilhide Consulting, Inc. and serves as an advisor, auditor, and trainer for multiple providers from standalone communities to multi-state chains across the country. Her services are in high demand as she can be counted on for accurate, current information in the everchanging SNF regulatory landscape. She is a trusted advisor to government officials, LTC operators, MDS coordinators, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.

5 NC Health Care Facilities Association Coding Accuracy With a Special Presentation on Baseline Care Planning Presented by: Judy Wilhide Brandt, RN, BA, CPC, QCP, RAC-MT, DNS-CT September 26, 2017 Registration Options: Register online at and click on Coding Accuracy With a Special Presentation on Baseline Care Planning. Mail the registration form to: NCHCFA, 5109 Bur Oak Circle, Raleigh, NC Fax the registration form to: (919) Name(s): Facility/ Organization Name: Address: City: State: (for confirmation): Phone: Payment Options Please Invoice (Members Only) Check Enclosed CANCELLATION POLICY Written cancellations must be received ten business days prior to each program in order to be fully reimbursed. There will be a 50% handling fee for all cancellations received less than ten business days prior to each program but received at least five business days prior to each program. No refunds will be available for cancellations made after five business days before each program. Substitutions are welcome.

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