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It is estimated that by 2020, there will be a 26% increase in demand for MDS coordinators.

Consulting company Pathway Health Services has started a program to help meet the demand for MDS professionals.

Their “Grow Your Own” MDS Coordinator Program offers both basic intense training for nurses who are new to long-term care, and a more advanced program for nurses who want to understand topics such as reimbursement, audits, and ADL scheduling.

Three eight-day courses are scheduled, with the first to begin on Oct. 22 in Orland Park, IL. Participants can register here.