Individuals
For you
New or developing MDS coordinators who need structure, and experienced MDS nurses who want a second set of eyes on real assessments.
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MDS training, coaching, and leadership for long-term care teams
Strong MDS programs are built, not inherited. SMK Medical trains and coaches MDS coordinators, regional teams, and leaders so assessments are accurate, defensible in survey, and correctly reimbursed, onsite or remote.
Individuals, businesses, onsite, and remote
Who MDS training is for
Businesses
For your facility or company
Facilities and multi-facility companies dealing with turnover, inconsistent coding, repeat survey issues, or an upcoming PDPM review.
Request a group classOnsite
Onsite training
We train in your building, using your own assessments and documentation, with your interdisciplinary team in the room.
Plan onsite trainingRemote
Remote training
Live virtual training and one-on-one coaching for coordinators and regional teams anywhere in the country.
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What we teach
Training
MDS education
Real-world application of the Resident Assessment Instrument manual, aligned with current CMS expectations and survey trends.
Coaching
Coordinator mentorship
One-on-one or small-group coaching through real assessments, real scenarios, and real decision points.
Regional
Regional MDS support
Standard processes across buildings, risk patterns spotted early, and consistent coding and documentation.
PDPM
PDPM & reimbursement education
How clinical care, documentation, and MDS decisions drive reimbursement, for clinical and leadership audiences.
Survey
Survey readiness for MDS teams
Training your team to explain and support coding decisions with confidence during survey or audit review.
Leadership
MDS leadership
Oversight tools for directors of nursing and administrators who are accountable for MDS outcomes.
Get started
How to sign up
- 01
Book a free 30-minute call
Tell us who needs training, your biggest MDS challenge, and whether you want onsite or remote.
- 02
Get a training plan
We send a plan and written quote: coaching hours, group sessions, or an onsite training day.
- 03
Start training
Sessions are scheduled around your assessment calendar so coverage never slips.
- 04
Measure the results
We review assessment accuracy and case-mix before and after, so you can see the return.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you train new MDS coordinators?
Yes. We coach new and developing coordinators one-on-one and in small groups using real assessments.
Is MDS training available remotely?
Yes. Coaching and group training are available live and virtual, or onsite in your building.
Do you also cover MDS when we are short-staffed?
Yes. Our MDS and PDPM consulting service guarantees a qualified MDS nurse working on your assessments within 48 hours of a signed agreement and EHR access.
Can MDS training earn continuing education credit?
SMK Medical is a California Board of Registered Nursing approved continuing education provider, number 17919. Ask whether your course qualifies for contact hours.
Build an MDS team you can count on
Book a free call and we will recommend the right mix of training and coaching.