The MDS is a powerful tool for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in nursing homes (NHs) and non-critical access hospital swing beds (SBs). Its content has implications for residents, families, providers, researchers, and policymakers.
RAI Manual is CMSs official guide to MDS 3.0 - This manual contains six chapters plus appendices. Chapter 3 includes step-by-step instructions for completing each section of the MDS 3.0.
MDS 3.0 Technical Information Visit this page and scroll down to the download section. Sometimes you may find two releases of the Item Subsets in the download section; you will need to pay attention to the dates to get the right one to meet your needs. Select the MDS 3.0 Item Subsets to download the files. MDS 3.0 Forms (Resident Assessment & Care Screening All Item Listing)