Since their release on April 3, 2023, MDS 3.0 version v1.8.11v2 final item sets and draft RAI guidance were updated and substantial changes were made to several sections. For the next few weeks, AHCA will be focusing on a different section to highlight changes and include what members need to know. This week’s focus is on Changes to section B which include:
- Incorporation of the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES).
- Health Literacy, which allows for standardized data collection across all health care settings.
Last week’s Focus MDS Update was on Changes to Section A. Changes made to section A include:
- Incorporation of the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES).
- Race, Ethnicity, and Preferred Language, which allows for standardized data collection across all health care settings.
- Two new QRP Measures which capture Transfer of Health (TOH) Information to the provider and to the patient, beginning on October 1, 2023, on all Part A PPS discharges.
AHCA has created an MDS Section A resource document and MDS Section B resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information in the resource documents outlines key changes to MDS Section A and MDS Section B, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.