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 K (Swallowing/Nutritional Status) and section N (Medications) which includes:
Section K:
- The expansion of timeframes for recording answers related to nutritional approaches, including:
- On Admission;
- While Not a Resident;
- While a Resident; and
- At Discharge.
Section N:
- The addition of two new classes of medications:
- Antiplatelet
- Hypoglycemic
- The coding change from counting the total number of days the resident received the medication to two new columns:
- Is taking
- Indication noted
AHCA has created an MDS Section K and an MDS Section N resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information outlines key changes to MDS Section K, MDS Section N, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.