About Connie Jones

I’m Connie, the founder and CEO of CSJ MDS Resource Group. I  am a Registered Nurse with over 27 years of long-term care experience including Certified Nursing Assistant, Charge Nurse, MDS Coordinator, District Director of Care Management, Corporate Director of Care Management, VP of Utilization Management.  I have a history of exceeding performance and financial goals while supporting multiple facilities in various states.

I earned an MBA in Health Care Administration, and am Advanced certified by AAPACN as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CTA) as well as a QAPI Certified Professional (QCP). It is my mission to support Skilled Nursing Facilities’ Leadership and MDS teams in ethical MDS and reimbursement practices to improve clinical and financial outcomes. 

With a collaborative approach involving Leadership, floor staff, MDS department and other key stakeholders, I am able to provide assessment, education and support for systems, processes and projects you need to improve clinical and financial outcomes. 

The goal is to give you effective strategies and practical knowledge to ensure compliance with regulation, MDS coding, billing, and skilled clinical documentation. 

Given the level of complexity and potential ramifications of not following the MDS process correctly, we can be a resource for your team to turn to when they need guidance. CSJ MDS Resource Group can provide education, teaching, training, auditing, and mentoring to put your facility in a successful position.

This guide will provide you with more information about how I can support you and your facility. Feel free to take it all in, and if you are ready to take the next steps, let’s set up a discovery call to learn more.

How does an MDS consultant assist facilities in getting the revenue they deserve?

We at CSJ MDS Resource Group will assess the facility's performance and identify opportunities to improve financial and clinical outcomes. 

Partnership with facility personnel, including the MDS coordinator, is essential for:

• CSJ MDS Resource Group will assess the facility's performance and identify opportunities to improve financial and clinical outcomes. 
• Partnership with facility personnel, including the MDS coordinator, is essential for assessing compliance with Medicare and Managed care billing guidelines

The need to seek assistance may not become apparent until inaccurate MDS coding results in Survey issues, poor Medicare/Managed care audit outcomes, reductions in reimbursement or declines in Quality measures and/or 5 star ratings. Overall, CSJ MDS Resource Group can be an invaluable resource for healthcare facilities aiming to provide high-quality care while maintaining compliance and financial stability.

CSJ MDS Resource Group also provides the training, tools, and support that allow healthcare organizations to put clinical reimbursement worries to rest. These services include:

• Support and training for both onsite and offsite MDS team members, Medicaid Payer systems, and Medicare PDPM. 
• Review of the case mix and reimbursements. 
• Measurement of compliance with documentation systems.
• Tools for benchmarking and quality measurement analysis. 
• Provide operational support for the IDT process, staffing ratio, and other clinical functions. 
• Providing assistance in the hiring of MDS Nurse Coordinators.