Mds/Rai Advisor

04/23/2026

Don’t know anything about MDS (Minimum Data Set)? Been doing MDS assessments for years but don’t have a formal Certificate of Completion?

You prefer in-person training? The July 2026 session at Burbank, CA is for beginners, experienced MDS nurses and MDS-involved IDT. There are still some seats available. 🪑

Visit www.mdsadvisor.org for details.

This year, January was sold out and February was almost sold out. After this upcoming July session, the next in-person will be next year, January 2027!
Register soon! Don’t miss it✨📚

04/23/2026

Are you ready to show evidence of MDS competency to surveyors? Has it been a couple years since you attended an MDS class or update? If not, we can help! The self-study, self-paced RAI MDS Competency Course on May 13, 2026 is open for registration.
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💻 Sign-up before DHS evaluators visit your facility and review the facility’s assessment of staff competence.
🏆 Have the confidence of a knowledgable MDS nurse or MDS-involved IDT.
🎉 Be in compliance with evidence of competency in your personnel record.

💫Visit www.mdsadvisor.org for specific details.

- Don’t wait! Sign-up today!

03/23/2026

Getting the materials ready to be mailed out for the April 15-17, 2026 livestream session. Don’t miss out on registering before seats run out! The next session will be an in-person format on July 2026. Visit www.mdsadvisor.org for specific details.

12/09/2025

It’s back: IN-PERSON MDS 3.0 Training. January is sold out. Don’t miss the February session. Location: Burbank, California.
See you there! Visit mdsadvisor.org for specific details. MDS nurses rock!

09/26/2025

The MDS assessment updates during October 01 can be nerve wracking. Here are some tips:

🧘‍♂️Don’t forget to breathe
🚪Close the office door, if possible
📙Review the RAI manual, if unsure
🥤Hydrate
Not 100% sure of your MDS skills because of all the updates the past few years? Visit www.mdsadvisor.org and consider taking a full, formal MDS 3.0 Training.
💡RAI manual is included- PRINTED.
🧠Expert-led by a practicing MDS nurse who started 30+ years ago and will share real-world insights.
❤️No other MDS training can compare!
Register now. Seats are limited to accomodate state-specific sections in the MDS of attendees. (No other MDS training incudes this.)

09/21/2025

09/18/2025

It’s supposed to be www.mdsadvisor.org but that’s a typo. Thank goodness we are able to correct typos here, kind of like correcting the ARD. :)

09/08/2025

MDS Refresher Course: New RAI Revision v1.20.1 Effective Oct. 01, 2025 https://wix.to/NHFv3TG
Join our LIVE stream course taught by a nurse who started doing MDS assessments 30+ years ago—and still works in the field today.
✅ CE for RNs & LVNs
✅ Live Q&A, not a recording
🗓️ Next Class: Sept. 18 or Sept. 23, 2025 (9am-10:30am Pacific Time)
📍 Live Stream | 💳 $99
➡️ Register Now – only 20 seats available!
💬 Tag a nurse or DON who needs this refresher!
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Register now! Visit www.mdsadvisor.org for specific details.

MDS REFRESHER: RAI MANUAL V1.20.1

06/24/2025

🌟 Anyone else get a cool HIPPS code from their MDS PPS Assessments? "FAME" is our latest 🤣! Ready to boost your team's collaboration? Discover how MDS training can transform communication in skilled nursing facilities! Visit us at https://wix.to/Ipi4Kdz to learn more. Let's work together for better plan of care! 💪🤝 And maybe, end up calculating into some surprising HIPPS code words. rock

04/03/2025

Here’s we go again!

08/02/2024

Exciting news MDS (Minimum Data Set) nurses and MDS-involved staff! The final RAI (MDS) manual has been released by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)!
Visit the “Free Forms & Resources” page of www.mdsadvisor.org to check out the Final MDS manual effective October 01, 2024.

04/23/2024

If an MDS Coordinator or Activity Director of a nursing facility goes on vacation or has an emergency leave, do they have a back-up staff to complete the MDS assessments?

Visit www.mdsadvisor.org for MDS-related courses.