Turning the Tide on Falls & Falls with Major Injury
member exclusive
Event Details
Overview:
This session delivers a concise deep dive into the Falls and Falls with Major Injury Quality Measures. Participants will gain clarity on CMS injury definitions, MDS coding requirements, and documentation standards that directly impact QM performance and public reporting. The session connects accurate coding with clinical fall prevention efforts to help facilities reduce QM risk while improving resident safety.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define CMS criteria for falls and falls with major injury
- Apply correct MDS coding and injury classification
- Recognize documentation gaps that increase QM risk
- Identify strategies to reduce falls-related QM triggers
Target Audience: SNF,
MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Clinical Reimbursement Specialists, Administrators, Nurse Managers and IDT members
Registration closes 4/21/26 at Noon CST
Sarah is a results-driven healthcare leader with over 25 years of experience across acute and post-acute care settings. Currently serving as Director of Clinical Reimbursement at Proactive LTC Consulting, Sarah’s extensive background includes roles such as Vice President of Clinical Reimbursement, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, and Healthcare Solution Consultant Engineer.
Sarah’s expertise spans Quality/QAPI program development, federal and state reimbursement strategies, MDS accuracy, performance improvement, clinical education, and healthcare coaching. Known for her collaborative approach, she empowers healthcare teams to optimize clinical outcomes while navigating complex regulatory environments. Sarah is certified by AAPACN as a Director of Nursing Services-CT (DNS-CT), Resident Assessment Coordinator-CT (RAC-CT), and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Certified Professional (QCP-CT). Her passion lies in guiding organizations to achieve clinical excellence and maximize quality/reimbursement outcomes.