The MDS Care Plan Coordinator conducts and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPA and triggers. Maintain and periodically updated written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports and evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary. Develop , implement, and maintain an on going quality assurance programs for the resident assessment/care plans.

Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Monitors the facility's QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problems areas occur. Ensure that all assessment are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.

Report problem areas to the Administrator. Ensure that a current copy of the MDS Instructor's Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS. Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident. Provide written and/or oral reports of the resident assessment/care plan functions as requested or directed by committees.

Participate in functions involving discharge plans as ma be necessary. Evaluate and implement recommendations form established committees as the may pertain to the assessment and/or care plan functions of the facility. MUST HAVE AN RN LICENSE IN WISCONSIN.