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Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0

The minimum data set (MDS) is a tool for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in nursing homes (NH) and non-critical access hospital swing beds (SB). The new MDS 3.0 has been designed to improve the reliability, accuracy, and usefulness of the MDS, to include the resident in the assessment process, and to use standard protocols used in other settings.

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Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual

This manual offers guidance about how to use the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) correctly and effectively to help provide appropriate care and code the MDS 3.0 correctly. More

June 11 CMS Memo: Use of Dashes in Completing the MDS 3.0 Assessment

This memo conveys information to providers on a data issue regarding the possible overuse of dashes (-). This memo is an official document intended to help providers understand both when to code dashe and the potential adverse impact of inapropriate use of dahs when completing a MDS assessment. More

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