Minimum Data Set (MDS) Information

MDS 2.0

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/20_NHQIMDS20.asp
A CMS website - includes links to the RAI User's Manual, manual updated, tip sheets, MDS forms, MDS 2.0 software and specifications
https://www.qtso.com/
Qies Technical Support Office - this includes numerous links to the following:
  • CMS
  • MDCN/ATT
  • MDS
  • MDS 3.0
  • RAVEN (Free MDS Software)
  • STRIVE (Staff Time and Resource Intensity Verification)

MDS 3.0

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/25_NHQIMDS30.asp
This includes links to the current information available regarding the MDS 3.0 and its implementation.

State MDS Information

Section S Specifications

Quality Measures

CMS Quality Measures for Nursing Homes

Other Websites

These websites may be of help/interest, however, when coding the MDS, the instructions in the manual must be followed.

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
National Guideline Clearinghouse
National Quality Measures Clearing House (AHRQ)