Hi-Two: Hi-Tech Provides MDS Form Changes Effective October 1
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You must use MDS 3.0 Version 1.12.0 for ARDs on or after October 1, 2014.
Hi-Tech Release 14.09 allows you to:
- Enter, edit, print and submit Version 1.11.2 if the ARD is before October 1, 2014.
- Enter, print and submit Version 1.12.0 if the ARD is on or after October 1, 2014.
At the bottom of the printed MDS 3.0, look for the Version number and date:
- For ARDs before October 1, 2014: Version 1.11.2 Effective 10/01/2013
- For ARDs on/after October 1, 2014: Version 1.12.0 Effective 10/01/2014
Click to review the MDS 3.0 form changes.
NOTE: Version 1.12.0 also includes changes to the Section S in Maine and California.
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Hi-Three: Hi-Tech Accommodates New MDS COT Regulation
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Effective October 1, 2014, SNFs are allowed to do a COT for a resident who qualifies for a rehab RUG, and did not qualify as a rehab RUG on the prior assessment in certain circumstances. Please review the CMS Memo for details.
If the ARD is on or after 10/01/2014, Hi-Tech MDS error checking will not give an error that the last MDS did not qualify for a rehab score when you do a COT; however, the following warnings will be displayed:
- At MDS COT creation, the New MDS Information Confirmation screen will display:
Based on current information:
Previous MDS is not a Rehab RUG. Click View PPS
Schedule below to confirm that a COT is appropriate.
- At the end of MDS entry on the MDS 3.0 Error List:
You must verify that the resident meets the requirements for a COT.
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Hi-Four: Payroll Provides More Information
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Through Time Cards > Enter Time Cards, the employee's Hire Date and Work Status now display at the top of the Payroll Time Card Input screen.
Through Payroll Checks > GL Interface > Create PR GL Entry, the GL year and period now print on the report.
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Hi-Five: Hi-Tech Improves EFT Processing in Accounts Payable
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Through Record Invoices / Credits > Enter Invoices / Credits, EFTs will be handled like Prepaids:
- The Prepaid Check Register will be printed.
- The General Ledger Accounts Payable account will be used to record the invoice and to record the EFT payment.
Through Pay Invoices > Hold or Release, Valid Actions will now include E - make EFT pymt. If you enter E in the Action column, the Status will change to EFT, and the program will handle this invoice as a prepaid, debiting AP and crediting Cash.
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| Please Review our Webinar Schedule |
Hi-Tech has scheduled several Webinars through the month of October. These Webinars will provide instruction for Clinical Records processing such as:
- Physician Orders and Med Sheets
- Reporting that helps you with your Triple-Check process
- Resident Notes and Events.
We will also present Webinars on Accounting processes such as:
- Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Setup
- General Ledger Budgeting
- New Users of the Resident Accounting System
Click to view our Webinars: check the schedule frequently for additions. Webinars are included in our Hi-Q Training and Education Plan. View them at no additional cost from your own PC or laptop. If you have not been receiving invitations to Webinars that interest you, please contact Webinars@Hi-TechSoftware.com. Hi-Q Points: Your 2013 Hi-Q Points will expire on December 31, 2014. Please use those points for on-site or on-line training in the Hi-Tech programs. If you have used all of your 2013 and 2014 Hi-Q Points, contact Lynne Hammond to learn about purchasing Points at a discounted rate. |
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