COUNTDOWN DAY 1: Interdisciplinary Collaboration When it comes to MDS assessments, teamwork makes the dream work. The MDS is a critical component of comprehensive resident

COUNTDOWN DAY 2: Quality Measure Impact Minimum data set (MDS) assessments provide the data foundation for many quality measures. The transition from MDS 3.0 version

COUNTDOWN DAY 3: Impact to State Case Mix Federal regulations mandate that all nursing facilities, regardless of the Medicaid system in their state, must conduct

COUNTDOWN DAY 4: Care Area Triggers and Care Area Assessments The Care Area Assessment (CAA) process is designed to assist assessors in systematically interpreting the

COUNTDOWN DAY 5: Section D – Mood Beginning October 1st, the depression screening tool in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) will transition to the PHQ-2

COUNTDOWN DAY 6: Section GG – Functional Abilities Gone are the days of the “rule of 3” and ADL self-performance versus support provided. In less