<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Precise MDS Advisors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MDS Consulting services for nursing homes and skilled facilities in the post-acute care continuum . ]]></description><link>https://www.precisemdsadvisors.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:32:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.precisemdsadvisors.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Explaining the MDS Consulting Process: Business Consulting Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a critical component in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. It drives reimbursement, compliance, and quality measures. Navigating the complexities of MDS requires a structured approach. The MDS consulting process offers a systematic method to optimize data accuracy, improve clinical documentation, and enhance facility performance. This article outlines the essential steps and business consulting methods involved in this process, providing actionable...]]></description><link>https://www.precisemdsadvisors.com/post/explaining-the-mds-consulting-process-business-consulting-methods-for-skilled-nursing-facilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac50b211db391e9a0816d08</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:45:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1e70_3412fe8b119040b98959c24867f59822~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>robin stern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the MDS Consulting Process for Success: Consulting Methodology Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a critical component in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Mastering the MDS consulting process is essential to ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and improve quality ratings. This article provides a detailed examination of the consulting methodology details necessary for success in this complex area. It offers practical guidance, specific examples, and actionable recommendations to help facilities navigate the intricacies of MDS effectively....]]></description><link>https://www.precisemdsadvisors.com/post/mastering-the-mds-consulting-process-for-success-consulting-methodology-details</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa94c662dc1ddd4aedebb3c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:10:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1e70_e42e92cf904d46aba0bae1b90f49c21f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>robin stern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PDPM Mapping Tool for 10/1/26  and Upcoming Updates to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new PDPM mapping tool always looks simple at first: open the file, check the diagnosis, move on. Then the October 1 date gets closer, and one missed mapping detail can affect clinical category, SLP comorbidity, NTA points, documentation review, and billing conversations. For the 10/1/26 update, the newly posted PDPM mapping tool should be treated as more than a reference file. It is an early warning system for what needs review before the effective date. MDS nurses can use it now to spot...]]></description><link>https://www.precisemdsadvisors.com/post/new-pdpm-mapping-tool-for-10-1-26-and-upcoming-updates-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c014571318e8c9e7e628</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:14:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1e70_c92274d1d3cb43feb3656b780dc722e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>robin stern</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>