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Session 22 | Preparing for the Elimination of Section G
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Type/Topic: Operations/Regulatory/Legal Compliance
Session Summary
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services posted a draft of updated Minimum Data Set (MDS) specifications, noting that all of Section G will be eliminated. The volume of new data that providers will be required to collect in MDS 1.18.11 starting in October 2023, is significant and will require a great deal of preparation. This session will provide insights regarding the specific changes, key preparation, planning steps to take and suggestions as far as what measures, metrics and outcomes to focus on to maintain a high-performing organization.
Presenters
Cassie Diner
Clinical Product Manager | Matrixcare, Inc.
About the Presenter
Cassie Diner joined the clinical team at MatrixCare in May of 2013 after graduating with BSN, RN from College of Saint Benedict. That same year she became the RN charge Nurse at a Long-Term Care facility. In 2015 she became a Senior trainer and eventually became a Senior Manager of Client Education at MatrixCare in 2018. Cassie currently works as a Clinical Product Manager and continues to work at a Long-Term Care facility as the RN Charge Nurse. Being part of the MatrixCare team allows her to utilize her technology, clinical, and leadership skills.
Jessica Stagg
Director, Strategy & Portfolio Management | Matrixcare, Inc.
About the Presenter
Jessica Stagg is the Director, Strategy & Portfolio Management, for MatrixCare SNF Orders and eMAR as well as for the SigmaCare by MatrixCare EHR. She has served in various client facing and product roles throughout her 13 years with the company. In her role, Jessica is responsible for driving innovation, quality, and compliance for the MatrixCare and SigmaCare products. Jessica is passionate about delivering a high-quality product that meets and surpasses the needs of customers and the individuals they care for.