MDS RAI Training

Helping Your Home Ensure Accurate P3 Coding

Nurses working in long-term care value the major goals of rehabilitation. These values include:

To improve resident function
To promote resident independence
To promote resident life satisfaction
To preserve resident self-esteem

Rehabilitation nursing involves a dynamic, therapeutic and supportive relationship with the resident. The nursing process is used to identify problems, set realistic, specific, measurable goals, implement interventions and evaluate effectiveness.

Section P3 of MDS recognizes the value of nursing rehabilitation in enabling residents to achieve their optimal level of functioning. Nursing rehabilitation contributes to dignity, mastery and quality of life for each resident.

Why Offer Training?

P3 of the MDS records the amount of rehabilitation services a resident receives. Basic nursing programs teach most of the procedures, however, further training is necessary to ensure that individual programs are understood and properly implemented. The workplace must ensure that proper training for staff occurs. Training is also necessary to ensure accurate P3 coding.

What Training is to be Provided?

pt Health teaches the following modules:

Introduction to Rehab Nursing Section P3
Range of Motion (Active and Passive)
Bed Mobility
Transfers
Walking
Splint or Brace Assistance
Amputation and Prosthesis Care
Eating and Swallowing
Dressing and Grooming
Communication

Handouts are provided and training is interactive. Each module has a post-test. A certificate of completion is provided to each participant.

What Outcomes are Staff Members Expected to Achieve?

Staff members will:

Gain knowledge and skill needed for effective implementation ADL tasks outlined in Section P3 Nursing Rehabilitation of the RAI-MDS 2.0 Assessment Manual
Recognize the importance of enabling each resident to achieve his or her highest practical level of function
Understand his/her role in maximizing resident level of function
Gain confidence and competence related to nursing rehabilitation role
Complete training requirements outlined in Section P3 of the RAI- MDS 2.0 Assessment Manual
Have an opportunity to have questions and concerns addressed
Receive a Certificate of Completion
Have follow-up support available from pt Health

To speak with a representative about training for implementation of MDS P3, please call us at (877) 696-1620 or email eldercare@pthealth.ca