Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified Program
Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified Program is organized by American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN).
Description:
The RAC-CT® (Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified) education and certification program has long set the national standard for skilled nursing facility PPS and MDS 3.0 education. The RAC-CT is the same certification program originally created by the MDS professionals at AANAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination), now part of AAPACN. Constantly reviewed and updated by a team of experts, the RAC-CT certification program ensures your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, and the regulatory body surrounding the RAI/MDS process.
Learning Objectives:
• Navigate tough coding dilemmas with the most current coding and regulatory knowledge
• Recover reimbursement and avoid overpayment by knowing where to find important MDS data
• Proactively solve quality pitfalls by recognizing the clues reflected in your Quality Measure and Five Star reports
• Uncover unique solutions that honor resident preference by synthesizing MDS, CAA, and care plan data into individualized interventions
• Earn respect in your facility by proving that you are dedicated, capable, and knowledgeable
• Gain confidence that will enable you to take a leadership role in resident care.