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 Below are several educational materials developed by the MU MDS and Quality Research Team, the Statewide Planning Committee for Improving MDS Assessment and Use, and the Quality Improvement Program for Missouri. All of these documents are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), therefore you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the documents. You can download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat. We hope you put these materials to good use. MDS Coordinators The MDS Unit at the DHSS now has a generic e-mail address that providers can use in order to request information or ask questions regarding the RAI/MDS process. The e-mail is rai.mds@dhss.mo.gov. E-mails will be answered by DHSS in a timely manner. If you are a brand new MDS coordinator or someone who has been working as a coordinator, here are some downloads and links which may be of use in setting your new position: Resources for MO Nursing Homes Tool: 2008 Tool for determining the date when the next MDS is due - MDS OBRA Assessment Scheduling Tool RAI Manual CMS's RAI Manual (revised July 2008)
CMS Guides and Manuals Revised Facility Guide for the MDS QI/QM Reports (scroll to bottom - revised 3/25/2008) Item-by-Item MU's MDS Version 2.0 Item by Item Quick Reference and Self Study Guide interprets each item on the MDS by giving a written detailed description along side many of the MDS items. The Item-by-Item guide also explains the standard coding conventions, timetables for submission, and other valuable information you will need when completing the MDS. In addition, the PPS supplement illuminates the mysteries of PPS. The appendix gives you additional resources and contact information. Item-by-Item (revised August 2006) QIPMO MDS Coding Resources ADL's (January 2007) Case Study MU's Case Study is a two-part scenario that takes you through the MDS, RAP documentation, and care plans for a sample nursing home resident. Part One (revised September 2005) is a resident's initial admission to the nursing home while Part Two (revised March 2007) is a significant change in status that developed after a hospital stay readmission back to the nursing home for a Medicare stay. The Case Study is a valuable document for anyone learning about long-term care. Case Study Part I (revised June 2007) Self-Study Modules MU's Self-Study Modules present an overview of the entire Resident Assessment Process (RAI) with emphasis on the Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) and care planning process based on the RAI. The modules are organized so that you can learn at your own pace. If you are struggling with care plan or RAP issues, or are working with staff in need of RAI education, the Self-Study Modules can help. RAI Self Study Module (revised May 2006) RAI/MDS Audits RAI Policy Sample/Job Description (revised June 2006) List of Thresholds UNDER CONSTRUCTION MDS 3.0 MDS 3.0 is scheduled for implementation October 2009. The Statewide Committee is strongly recommending that all MDS Coordinators who have not attended a Statewide Training Program sign up for the class either in July or October of this year. Although the new MDS is coming, the transition between the 2.0 and the 3.0 will be much smoother if the coordinators have a good baseline understanding of the RAI Process and the current MDS. MDS 3.0 for Nursing Homes (CMS Website) Educational Opportunities MDS/RAI Workshops Leadership Training Other Educational Opportunities Helpful Links We hope these links will assist your facility with its day-to-day MDS activities:
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