Course Description:
The changes to the MDS assessment will significantly impact on the daily task of the nursing assistant. The nursing assistant will need to understand and interpret the resident functional status through observation, assistance, and interviews. Plan to attend this session and learn about the coding definitions and requirements to complete section GG.
Targeted Audience:
Licensed Staff
Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Examine steps to capture the residents' functional abilities accurately.
2. Review each GG item to capture functional abilities.
Course Length:
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
