MDS

Candidates are invited to apply for the temporary full-time position of RAI-MDS Assistance Support at Extendicare Halton Hills, a 130 of beds long-term care facility, located in Georgetown, On. Reporting to the Administrator this position will assist with meeting RAI-MDS timelines and educating/teaching staff about the requirements for data collection and reporting guidelines that support the home’s funding. RESPONSIBILITIES  Coordinates the completion of MDS assessment on all residents within established timelines.  Understands how the MDS assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes.  Educates the staff on assessments, coding, and careplanning.  Understands and provides critical analysis of data at different levels of aggregation. (Resident, Home Health Zone, etc.).  Articulates for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool including how RAP triggers and care plans enhance quality care.  Articulates the financial implications of coding inconsistencies.  Acts as key contact and liaison with: Health Zone/AH&W/CIHI/PCC or others as appropriate on RAI data.  Develops facility specific material within the PCC program as required.  Locks/Unlocks the RAI individual assessments as required.  Batches and submits assessments quarterly to appropriate data repository.  Responds to Health Zone on all submission errors.  Facilitates response and correction of submission errors with facility staff.  Coaches key facility personnel to build capacity for understanding RUG patient classification levels.  Develops and introduces processes, and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content.  Facilitates audits of RAI assessments for content accuracy.  Develops systems to decrease coding error rates.  Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement.  Keeps current on RAI trends.  Responsible for Clinical and Admin Setup role to support MDS within PCC software program.  Interprets reports generated by Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for Home.  Understands the development of RAP’s, quality indicators, and RUG case mix products. QUALIFICATIONS  AIS Certification  3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset  Strong analytical and assessment skills  Ability to lead training and education with Adult learners  Knowledge of: InterRAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III patient classification systems.  Working Knowledge of: Project Management Principles, Industry Knowledge, Principles of Adult Education, Facilitation, Problem Solving, Continuous Quality Improvement Principles, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.  Ability to read, write and communicate effectively

Time Type:

Full time

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.