at Liberty Village of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinators manage the collection and analysis of patient data, typically in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, or hospitals.
They ensure that the minimum data set is accurately completed to reflect the clinical status of each resident.
Their duties and responsibilities often include:
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and coordinating interdisciplinary care plan meetings
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to collect, code, and schedule mandatory assessments of patient health status
- Ensuring that all data on each patient’s health is accurate and updated
- Tracking patient health outcomes and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Providing education and training to nursing staff on MDS systems and regulatory requirements
- Completing required reports and maintaining all necessary documentation and patient records
- Participating in quality assurance activities and regulatory inspections
- Communicating with patients and families about care plans and progress
- Adapting and implementing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of clinical services
