Our Services
Lacroix Healthcare offers a variety of services on-demand to provide MDS operational support whenever you have gaps in trained MDS nurses or necessary added expertise.
Our Services
Education
We understand the importance of education in the nursing facility industry. That's why we offer both onsite and remote education programs that can be customized based on your facility's needs. Our education services include MDS mentoring and orientation for MDS coordinators, comprehensive MDS training on the RAI process, advanced OBRA and PDPM education, and education on Medicare criteria and standards of documentation.
Audits
Ensuring compliance and proper documentation is crucial for nursing facilities. We offer both on-site and remote MDS compliance audits that provide practical solutions and support for documentation. Our audit services include MDS process integrity audits, PPS reimbursement analysis, Louisiana CMI RUGS III 34-Grouper SRD audits, and electronic medical record integrity audits.
Gap Analysis
Uncertainty can arise due to documentation and knowledge gaps. Our services can help alleviate this by identifying gaps and providing solutions. We offer reimbursement and revenue optimization assessments tailored to your facility, process improvement for MDS/RAI/ADL, Medicare compliance and process improvement, as well as Medicare and Medicaid process reviews.
Support
Our consulting services are designed to provide support and guidance for your staff in navigating the MDS 3.0 RAI process. We offer assistance with case mix, optional state assessments, and PDPM requirements. Our support services include MDS system management, regulatory compliance support for RAI, resource assistance for MDS coding questions, and coordination and scheduling support for ARD (Assessment Reference Date).