Strong MDS programs are built, not inherited.

SMK Medical provides MDS leadership support, education, and hands-on training for organizations that want consistency, accuracy, and confidence across their MDS function. We support individual MDS coordinators, regional teams, and leadership groups responsible for oversight, outcomes, and survey readiness.

This service is designed for facilities that do not just want assessments completed, but want their MDS process to work long term.

Who This Is For

• New or developing MDS Coordinators
• Experienced MDS nurses needing structure or support
• Regional and corporate leaders overseeing multiple buildings
• Organizations struggling with turnover, inconsistency, or repeat survey issues
• Teams preparing for survey, audit, or PDPM review

What We Do

MDS Education & Training
Targeted education focused on real-world application, not classroom theory. Training is aligned with current CMS expectations, survey trends, and PDPM requirements.

MDS Coaching & Mentorship
One-on-one or small group coaching for MDS coordinators. We work through real assessments, real scenarios, and real decision points, not hypotheticals.

Regional MDS Support
Ongoing or scheduled support for regional teams. We help standardize processes, identify risk patterns across buildings, and support consistency in coding, documentation, and workflow.

PDPM & Reimbursement Education
Education focused on understanding how clinical care, documentation, and MDS decisions impact reimbursement. Built for both clinical and leadership audiences.

Survey Readiness for MDS Teams
Preparation focused on defensibility. We train MDS teams to explain decisions, support coding, and respond confidently during survey or audit review.

How We Work

• Remote or onsite engagement
• Customized training based on your team’s experience level
• Case-based learning using real assessments and scenarios
• Practical tools and workflows your team can use immediately
• Support that aligns MDS work with leadership expectations

This is not one-size-fits-all education. Training is built around how your organization actually operates.

Why Organizations Use SMK Medical

• To stabilize MDS programs during transition or growth
• To support and retain MDS staff through mentorship
• To reduce errors, missed opportunities, and repeat deficiencies
• To build leadership confidence in the MDS process
• To align clinical, financial, and compliance goals

We function as an extension of your leadership team, not an outside lecturer.

Ready to Strengthen Your MDS Program?

Contact SMK Medical to discuss MDS education, coaching, or regional support options.

Call: (313) 314-8267
Email: [email protected]