October 1, 2023 changes to MDS/RAI: Important resources to help nursing homes prepare

We hope that you have found helpful the educational guidance previously provided to prepare for the changes to the MDS/RAI to take effect on October 1. Links to each one of the eight installments (as well as additional educational resources) are set forth below.  The following article from Provider magazine, an American Health Care Association publication, offers some very practical guidance from an MS veteran.  We hope that you also find the article helpful.

https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/How-Facilities-Can-Prepare-for-the-New-MDS-Assessment.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=rick%40whcawical%2Eorg&utm_content=8%2E1%2E23&utm_campaign=Provider%3A%20How%20Facilities%20Can%20Prepare%20for%20the%20New%20MDS%20Assessment


Additional resources and our eight previous Care Connection education installments:

Please email regulatory@ahca.org with any questions.


The eight installments can be found here:

Changes to Section A

Changes to Section B

Changes to Section GG

Changes to Section J

Changes to Section K

Changes to Section N

Changes to Section O

Changes to Section Q