• Identify the MDS sections with changes or new items on the Final Minimum Data Set (MDS) Item sets version 1.18.11.
• Review each MDS item and its potential implications.  
• Discuss planning for the change and documentation requirements.

Description:

CMS has finally released MDS Version 1.18.11 Assessments with an effective date of October 1, 2023.  This version eliminates Section G and introduces many new MDS items, and changes observation periods. These changes have implications for Five-Star Quality Measures, Staffing, and many states’ Medicaid Case-Mix. Now is the time to prepare for these changes. Register today for a look at the new MDS items as we prepare for this new MDS version and implement changes in your facilities.