MDS & PDPM
MDS utilization review tool
Identify missed MDS and PDPM opportunities.
- MDS accuracy validation
- PDPM performance insights
- Revenue recovery identification
Free tools
Free compliance tools for LTC leaders
Expert-built checklists, calculators, and templates for nursing home administrators, DONs, and clinical leaders. Free to use.
Free calculators · No email required
Deadline calculators for survey, Medicare, and MDS
Enter a date and get your due dates instantly. Built and reviewed by our team.
Survey
Plan of Correction and IDR deadline calculator
From the date your CMS-2567 arrived: Plan of Correction, informal dispute, and independent dispute due dates.
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Medicare
Medicare ADR deadline calculator
The day-45 receipt deadline, day-46 automatic denial, a safe send date, and the appeal window.
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MDS
MDS assessment due date calculator
The 5-day Medicare window, the day-14 admission assessment, and quarterly and annual due dates.
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Featured tools
MDS & PDPM
PDPM revenue calculator
Forecast PDPM revenue and compare scenarios.
- Revenue estimation
- Scenario comparison
Survey
Mock survey self-assessment checklist
Prepare your facility for CMS survey.
- CMS survey preparation
- Citation prevention strategies
Survey
CMS survey readiness audit tool
Keep readiness continuous between surveys.
- Compliance monitoring
- Audit scheduling
QAPI
QAPI meeting templates
Streamline QAPI documentation and decision tracking.
- QAPI documentation templates
- Decision tracking
QAPI
PDSA & root cause analysis toolkit
Structure improvement work your team can repeat.
- PDSA documentation
- Root cause frameworks
Getting value
How to use these tools
Use the mock survey checklist and survey readiness audit tool monthly, not just before survey week. Use the PDPM calculator and MDS review tool before claims go out.
The QAPI templates and root cause toolkit are built for the committee meeting itself, so decisions, owners, and dates are captured as you go.
- Built by licensed administrators, nurses, and MDS specialists
- Aligned to CMS survey pathways and requirements of participation
- Free, with no obligation to buy consulting
- Updated as CMS guidance changes
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are the tools really free?
Yes. The tools are free to use. We ask for your email so we can send them and let you know when they are updated.
Who are the tools for?
Nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, MDS coordinators, QAPI leaders, and regional clinical teams.
Can SMK Medical help us use the results?
Yes. If a tool shows gaps, book a free 30-minute consultation and a consultant will walk through next steps with you.
Struggling with survey prep or MDS compliance?
Free tools are a start. Our consultants can be onsite within 48 hours.