The MDS in Court Webinar

The MDS in Court – How Does Yours Standup?

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Central Time

Speaker:
Janine Lehman, RN, RAC-CT, CLNC
Director of Legal Nurse Consulting, Proactive LTC Consulting

Description:
With the growing number of long-term care lawsuits and the increased knowledge of attorneys involved with this litigation, the Minimum Data Set (“MDS”) is receiving increased scrutiny. It is imperative for MDS nurses and Administrative staff to understand the impact of the MDS in court, and how to explain and support it if questioned by legal counsel. This session will provide insights into the most common sections of the MDS that are utilized in determining whether or not the facility met the standard of care, along with tips and strategies for successfully explaining the role of the MDS in the provision of care.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the most common MDS sections for litigation focus.
2. Understand the significant role the MDS now plays in long-term care litigation.
3. Master the MDS definitions and instructions that are key to supporting the resident care provided.
4. Recognize tips and strategies for explaining the MDS to attorneys and a jury.

This free event is only for current employees of a Member organization of Caring Communities or Peace Church. If you are interested in attending but your organization is not a Member please contact us on how to register as a guest or add yourself to our email notifications for future events.

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