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Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), the electronic transmission of RAI data to the state Bulletin Board in accordance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies. Facilitates communication between the Interdisciplinary Team. Ongoing education of those preparing the M.D.S. RAI Preparation and Process Schedules completion of RAI following State and Federal guidelines. Notifies Interdisciplinary Team members with distribution of schedules showing dates of assessment schedules. Assists in completion of RAI as needed. Assists with data input into the RAI computer system. Modification to assessment schedule to ensure appropriate RUG score for each individual resident. Screens each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing. Medicare Review and Coverage Assist Interdisciplinary staff with Medicare review via chart audit in order to ensure that: Change of condition RAIs are initiated when appropriate; Review chart documentation, including nursing and ancillary progress notes, care plans, and CNA notes, reflects the need for the care and services the resident receives; Medicare coverage is discontinued when resident no longer meets criteria. Other Duties Ensures RAI/MDS software is functioning properly and is in contact with software vendor to ensure that facility is using the most current version of software. Clarification of Medicare Certification/Re-Certification forms for different disciplines. Assist with the completion and maintenance of the Resident Roster and the Census and Condition Reports. Performs other duties incidental to the position and as delegated by the MDS Coordinator. #GPW undefined EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr Optalis Healthcare