Toolbox – MDS 3.0 Resources

For all PDPM content go to PDPM Resource Center HERE

Current RAI Manual and MDS Item Sets:

CMS HOME PAGE FOR MDS UPDATES

CMS HOME PAGE FOR MDS TECHNICAL INFO

MDS-3.0-RAI-Manual-v1.17.1_October_2019-Released 9/18/19

• Technical Specifications MDS – Home Page
• MDS Item Sets for 10/1/2020 – Released 5/19/20
  • OBRA: Comprehensive   |   Quarterly
  • PPS:  5 Day Initial Medicare   |   Part A PPS DC   |   IPA
  • Other: OSA   |   OBRA DC
  • List of all Item Changes
  • Appendix F – Item Matrix
  • RAI Manual Appendix B – List of State RAI Coordinators

MDS Training By Section:

• Section GG: 3-Course Training Series from CMS (2021)

Course 1: Understanding Prior Functioning and Prior Device Use.

Course 2: GG0130. Self-Care Items.

Course 3: GG0170. Mobility Items.

• Section GG Items:
• • Decision Tree for Coding Section GG0130. Self-Care and GG0170. Mobility. (11:56)
    • GG Self-Care & Mobility Activities Decision Tree (PDF)
  • GG0110. Prior Device Use with Information from Multiple Sources. (3:58)
  • GG0130A. Eating.( 6:19)
  • GG0130B. Oral Hygiene (4:25)
  • GG0130H. Putting on/taking off footwear. (6:25)
  • GG0170C. Lying to Sitting on side of bed. (4:33)
  • GG0170L. Walking 10 feet on uneven surfaces. (5:52)
  • GG1070P. Picking up object. (5:49)
• Section C:
  • Confusion Assessment Method (CAM©) Video Tutorial from CMS
  • Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Video Tutorial from CMS
•  Cognitive & Mood Assessment Four-Course Training Series for SNF Providers
  • Course 1: Approaches to Cognitive & Mood Assessments for SNF Providers.
  • Course 2: Assessment of Cognitive Function for SNF Providers (BIMS).
  • Course 3: Assessing Delirium in the SNF Care Setting (CAM©).
  • Course 4: The Resident Mood Interview (PHQ-9©) for SNF Providers.

• Section K: Height, Weight, and Nutritional Approaches for SNF Providers

• Section M:  Skin Conditions – Assessment and Coding of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Web-Based Training from CMS
• Section N: Medications – Drug Regimen Review Web-Based Training from CMS
• Section J: Health Conditions: Coding the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADEs) Related to Falls
• Section O: O0100. Special Procedures, Treatments, and Programs

Custom Tools and Resources:

• Montero Section GG: Admission/DC Self Care & Mobility Data Collection Tool
• Section G Balance and ROM
  • Interpretation of Section G: Balance and ROM 
• Section O Therapy Days and Minutes
  • Interpretation of Section O: Therapy Minutes, Days and Dates
• Section O: Restorative Nursing
• Respiratory Therapy MDS Audit Tool
• PPS MDS Short Stay Algorithm (Updated 10/2015) – Used by RUG payers
• PPS MDS and Payment Schedule – Used by RUG payers
• ADL Score Determination  |  Algorithm  |  Calculation
• MDS Correction Algorithm
• RAI Coordinator By State – Updated 2020

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