Case Mix Review
MDS Information

MDS Training Opportunities at MDH: See training opportunities offered by MDH.

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual and Errata Documents

Nursing Home Quality Initiative - This CMS page has links on the left navigation bar to:

• Spotlight (new or highlighted information for nursing facilities)
• RAI Manual (providers need both the manual and any errata documents)
• MDS 3.0 Technical information
• MDS 3.0 Training including YouTube videos for coding MDS
• Quality Measures

MDH Training and Clarification

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF): Answers to common questions about the MDS 3.0 and Optional State Assessment (OSA).
• Clarification of O0100M Isolation Coding (PDF)
• Restorative Nursing Program PowerPoint (PDF)
• Clarification regarding shortness of breath documentation
• CMS SNF Open Door Forum - A federal teleconference designed for skilled nursing facility staff.
• Respiratory Nurse Proficiency (PDF) - The Minnesota Case Mix Review Program will be looking for documented evidence for the proficiency of respiratory nurses. See the definition of respiratory therapy in Appendix A, page 19 of the RAI Manual.

Additional Provider Resources

Additional Provider Resources - Related to Payment, MDS Submission and Licensure