MDS Symposium 
August 15-16, 2025
Presented by Prodigy Rehabilitation Group & Wipfli LLP
Get ready for groundbreaking changes in RAI 3.0 User's Manual, version 1.19.11, that will be taking effect October 1, 2025.
Join our two-day training to master the new MDS 3.0 system. Learn interdisciplinary processes to capture the new MDS items, capturing revenue for the PDPM categories, and discover how these changes will impact Five-Star ratings and Quality Measures.

Register now to stay ahead of the game and learn about these significant changes. This training is a must-attend for MDS Nurses, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, RNs and LVNs of SNFs and Long Term Care Facilities.

WHY ATTEND THE MDS TRAINING?
  • Boost Your Skills: Gain essential knowledge and practical skills for accurate, efficient Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, enhancing your expertise in long-term care documentation.
  • Ensure Compliance: Master MDS guidelines and regulations to meet state and federal requirements, reducing errors, avoiding penalties, and fostering a culture of compliance in your organization.
  • Drive Quality Improvement: Learn to effectively collect and interpret resident data, identifying trends and areas for improvement to enhance care quality and resident satisfaction.
  • Foster Collaboration: Promote interdisciplinary teamwork in resident assessment and care planning, leading to better outcomes through shared knowledge and expertise.
  • Advance Your Career: Open doors to career growth in long-term care by acquiring sought-after MDS expertise, positioning yourself as a leader in quality initiatives and organizational success.
  • Earn CEs: Walk away with up to 14 hours of NAB/NCERS and BRN CE credits.

Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your professional capabilities and make a significant impact in long-term care!

INSTRUCTOR
June Johnsonbaugh, R.N., RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, GG Trainer, MDS Consultant, 
Prodigy Rehabilitation Group
June Johnsonbaugh is a Registered Nurse with over 45 years of experience in long term care as a clinician, supervisor, consultant, and educator. The last 20 years have primarily focused on MDS compliance and coding accuracy.

Julie Karafa, CSPR, CRCR, RAC-CT, Manager Senior Living Services, Wipfli
Julie Karafa has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and brings a wealth of knowledge in revenue cycle management and healthcare compliance. With a strong track record of optimizing financial operations and ensuring compliance, Julie has successfully navigated complex healthcare environments to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the revenue cycle processes and provides qualitative and quantitative clinical assessments.

PARTICIPATION
👨‍🏫 In-person (Sacramento, CA)  - OR -  💻 Virtual (Online) 
We're making it easier for you to participate! Whether you choose to come in-person to the Sacramento location or participate remotely via Zoom, you'll still be able to communicate with speakers. 

Questions? Contact [email protected].  


LocatioN
IN-PERSON
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas
20 Advantage Ct
Sacramento, CA 95834

ONLINE
Zoom - participants will receive login details when registration is confirmed.
DateS & Time
August 15–16, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
Registration opens at 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION FEE
Early Bird: $695 by July 14
Regular: $849 after July14
Deadline to register: August 11

Earn up to 14 hours of CEs
(NAB and BRN)
Schedule at a Glance
DAY ONE 
8:30 AM
Registration/ continental breakfast
Sign in to get CEs. Please bring ID.
9:00 AM
Introduction and Review Accurate Coding
Review sections A through Z, including the upcoming changes.
12:35 pM
Lunch Break
1:00 pM
Accurate Coding
Continue reviewing sections A through Z, including the upcoming changes.
5:00 pM
Adjourn
DAY TWO
8:30 aM
REGISTRATION/ continental breakfast
Sign in to get CEs. Please bring ID.
9:00 aM
caa/care plans
11:15 aM
pdpm
12:15 pM
lunch break
12:45 pM
GG Coding, 5 stars
2:15 pM
Preadmission through payment, nonmc triple check, managed care
3:15 pM
break
3:30 pM
nonmc/snf abn & denc
4:00 pM
triple check
4:30 pM
managed care
5:00 pM
adjourn

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