Millennium Pharmacy Services Sponsors LTC Seminar: "Preparing for MDS 3.0: An Operator's Guide" with Leah Klusch
CHICAGO, JULY 14, 2010 - Millennium Pharmacy Services (www.mpsrx.com), a leading provider of pharmacy services to the long-term care industry, today announced that it is the premier sponsor of an upcoming education seminar led by healthcare industry expert, Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA. The seminar, "Preparing for MDS 3.0: An Operator's Guide" will take place August 11, 2010 from 9:30 to 3 PM at the Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport, Meeting Room: Rosemont A&B. Doors open at 8:30 AM. The cost of the seminar is $50/attendee, with lunch included.
The session will provide instruction that will prepare attendees to:
- Review the content and structure of MDS 3.0 as it compares to the current assessment documents
- Describe items new to MDS 3.0 and identify the definitions
- Discuss the assessment techniques and interviewing questions unique to MDS 3.0
- Describe the operational systems changes necessary to accomplish accurate assessments with MSD 3.0 process
- Identify specific dates and times for MDS 3.0 implementation
Leah Klusch, the founder and the Executive Director of the Alliance Training Center, will lead the seminar. As an educator and consultant, she has extensive experience in presenting motivating programs for a variety of heath care professionals. Her dynamic style, sense of humor, and innovative ideas make her a highly sought after speaker and recognized nurse leader in the healthcare industry.
"Millennium is very excited to bring a dynamic, respected speaker like Leah Klusch to Philadelphia for a day of learning on how to cope with MDS 3.0 operationally," said Lena Sturgeon, Executive Vice President at Millennium. "We've been developing products and adding services to help long-term care succeed in the changing environment, and this opportunity is yet another avenue of preparation for operators."
Millennium Pharmacy Systems has developed a suite of unique industry tools to help long-term care clients improve care quality, manage costs and meet compliance demands.
"The industry is changing; traditional processes of pharmacy delivery, clinical management and financial monitoring are needed. Facilities can't afford to wait," Sturgeon added.
The session is approved by The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) for 6 continuing education credit hours and is highly recommended for chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief clinical directors, executive directors and administrators. Visit the event page for more information and to register for the event.
About Millennium Pharmacy Systems
Millennium Pharmacy Systems is a pharmacy services provider to the long-term care industry. Offering a new approach to pharmacy services, Millennium delivers on the promise of "the right drug, for the right patient, at the right time, for the right price" so its customers can deliver the best patient care while reducing costs, and more easily meeting compliance demands. Only Millennium combines Just-In-Time Dispensing with electronic medication and treatment ordering, administration, documentation, and reporting. Millennium backs up this commitment with delivery timeliness and medication accuracy customer guarantees. Millennium is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Please visit www.mpsrx.com for more information.