LeadingAge Wisconsin's MDS meeting will be held in-person at St Paul Elder Services (316 E 14th St, Kaukauna) from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Meeting agenda:

       I. CMS and Regulatory Updates

             1. October 2025 MDS Item sets and RAI  manual v1.20.1

                 i. Review of new and changed items and definitions

     II. AAPACN Updates and Articles

              1. MDS/PDPM

                  i. Back to PDPM Basics – Part 1: The PT and OT Components

                  ii. Crack the Code: A0310E

                 iii. How to Improve N0415 Accuracy                               

                  iv. Uncomplicating Discharges

    III. Regulatory  compliance/Survey

              1. A Proactive Approach to Enteral Feeding Care Management

              2. Ethics in Medicare Part A Coverage in Skilled Nursing Facilities

              3. PRN Psychotropic Medications for Behaviors & Survey

   IV.  Tips to understand the data and strategically manage the schedule

              1. Effectively evaluate a potential admission 

               2. Understand the link between the MDS and the Quality Measures

               3. Strategically manage the MDS schedule 

               4. Review case studies to identify areas of opportunity

     V.  FAQs

     VI. Member Discussion

REMINDER: If you have not renewed or signed up for membership to the MDS Innovation Team for 2025 yet, please register your facility for the 2025 MDS team membership prior to the meeting. Registration is per facility, not per organization. Only LeadingAge Wisconsin members and subscribers can participate in MDS meetings. 

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for the MDS Innovation Team, please contact Taylor Raether, traether@leadingagewi.org.