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Helpful Contacts for MDS Data
Have you ever submitted your MDS data only to find on Nursing Home Compare that the numbers posted are incorrect? Have you tried unsuccessfully to get the numbers changed? Assistance is only a simple phone call away.
On the Nursing Home Compare Web site (www.medicare.gov/nhcompare) is a tab labeled Data Details. Clicking on the tab brings you to a screen describing OSCAR data and the MDS repository. At the bottom of the screen is a link titled Helpful Contacts. Clicking on this link brings up a screen that helps you to filter to the correct department or organization that may assist you.
From Data Details, you may also click on the link marked Note to Nursing Homes. This note explains what to do in case there are errors appearing on the screens regarding your Nursing Home.
For Ohio, the Nursing Home State Survey Agency phone number for MDS corrections is 1.614.644.7238. All other corrections may be handled through the Helpful Contacts link found at www.medicare.gov/Contacts/Home.asp.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Online Self-Learning with One Hour Free Continuing Education Credits for Nurses
Fulfill your continuing education goals early in 2008 with Ohio KePRO’s online self-learning modules. These online trainings are free of charge and offer 1 hour of continuing education credits for nurses.
Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) – Learn more about BIPA, fast-track appeals, and what you and your organization need to do to respond appropriately. Who should take this course: Discharge Planners, Case Managers, Social Workers, Nurses, and Administrative Staff.
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If this is your first online education module, create an account with Ohio KePRO Self Learning Module center through the “Signup” tab. Enter your basic information to create an account. The learning modules above are available immediately after you submit your registration.
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
NAVIGATING THE MDS THROUGH THE OHIO MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM
May 1, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Speakers: Claire Spellmire, RN, BSN, and Karen Jennings, LNHA, MHA, from the Case Mix Section, Bureau of Long Term Care Facilities, Office of Ohio Health Plans.
Cost: Free
For more information or to register, call Cheryl Robertson at (614) 466-9088.
Space is limited to two per facility.
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