Keeping Your Operations on Course

We provide expert nursing leadership and seamless MDS coordination during staff transitions or peak periods. Our specialized support acts as a beacon, ensuring administrative continuity and clinical excellence across every assessment.

Our dedicated Beacon team includes MDS Coding Specialists, Clinical Admission Nurse Coordinators, Managed Care Specialists, PDPM/QM Specialists, and a designated Team Lead who coordinates services for each Center.

MDS Support Service Engagement Options

Interim MDS Support
Available for short-term or urgent coverage, with engagements starting at three days or more

Outsourced MDS Support
Available for contracts longer than three months, with progressive rate reductions at the 6, 9, and 12-month milestones.

Levels of Support Services

1. RAI Process Support Services
• MDS Coordination, Scheduling, and Completion
• Baseline Care Plan Development
• Ongoing Resident Care Plan Maintenance
• Oversight and Participation in Care Plan Meetings.

2. Medicare / Managed Care Utilization & Compliance Support Services
• Managed Care Case Management (pre-authorizations and continued stay authorizations)
• QIO Appeal Processing
• Management of Physician Certifications
• Triple-Check Assistance & Oversight
• Skilled Utilization Meeting Participation or Oversight
• PDPM Management and Oversight

3. MDS Nursing Leadership Support Services
• Matrix Maintenance
• New Admission Chart Preparation (including diagnoses and preliminary care plans)
• Oversight of State Medicaid Facility Requirements
• OBRA/PASRR Oversight and Management
• QM Management and Oversight