Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2000
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe characteristics of personnel whocode the Minimum Data Set in rural medically underserved areas of South Dakota. The Federal government mandates that each state provides periodic educational programs for facility staff to assist with the implementation of the MDS. However, attendance by facility staff is not mandatory and there is a lack of universal training that has led to a great deal of disparity for all long term care institutions. Findings of this study verified continuity of MDS training, however education levels of personnel coding sections of the MDS Yaried. Facilities reported a high dependency rate on consultants for resident assessments, yet time for these assessments were limited to 1-10 hours a week. Although results of this study verified continuity of MDS training many other issues became apparent demonstrating the need to reevaluate the assessment process of the elderly population in rural medically underserved areas of South Dakota.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Long-term care facilities -- South Dakota -- Employees
Medical records -- Data processing
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
100
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Miller, Cathy, "A Descriptive Study of the Characteristics of Personnel Who Code the Minimum Data Set in Rural Medically Underserved Areas of South Dakota" (2000). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1323.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1323