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MDS 3.0 Update

HCPro's MDS 3.0 Update is a free bi-weekly e-newsletter that provides MDS coordinators and skilled nursing facility staff members with up-to-date information regarding the MDS 3.0.

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MDS 3.0 Update

Issue 3, February 6, 2012

• The latest RAI changes: April 1 implementation

  In January, CMS released the RAI User’s Manual changes that will take effect April 1. While...

• Coding A0050, Type of Record

  Version 1.08 of the RAI User’s Manual contains many changes that will go into effect April 1...

• Ask the expert: Qualifications for completing MDS interviews

  Are there any qualifications for the person doing the MDS interview or can anyone provide this for...

Issue 2, January 23, 2012

• Notes from the Jan. 19 SNF ODF

  At the start of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) first web streaming SNF Open...

• Coding O0400, Therapies

  Version 1.07 of the RAI User’s Manual contains many changes that went into effect October 1...

• Ask the expert: For the RM category, can the evaluation day count towards the five days of therapy?

  For the RM category, can the evaluation day count towards the five days of therapy?

Issue 1, January 9, 2012

• Seventy-three healthcare professionals selected for CMS' Innovation Advisors program

  CMS recently announced the selection of 73 healthcare professionals who will participate in the...

• Coding O0400, Therapies

  Version 1.07 of the RAI User’s Manual contains many changes that went into effect October 1...

• Ask the expert

  Q: Has the MDS form changed within A0310C? Should there be #4?