MDS 3.0 FAQs
Q: What is MDS 3.0?
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MDS 3.0 is an update of the MDS 2.0 Resident Assessment Instrument. The goal of MDS 3.0 is to introduce advances in assessment measures, increase relevance of items, improve accuracy of the tool, and increase resident's voice by having more resident interview items. CMS wanted to shorten the tool while maintaining ability to use MDS data for quality indicators, quality measures, and payment.
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When do we start using MDS 3.0 for assessments?
A:
CMS is expecting to implement the MDS 3.0 on October 1, 2010.
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Q: Is WinCare Ready for MDS 3.0?
A:
Yes, WinCare is making the necessary changes well in advance of
the October 2010 deadline to ensure our clients have sufficient time to
upgrade and implement the changes needed to be MDS 3.0 compliant. The MDS 3.0 specifications are expected to be finalized in October 2009, once the specification is finalized WinCare will begin coding for the new specification.
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Q: I am using MxVision, do I need to upgrade to WinCare to use MDS 3.0?
A:
Yes, MxVision will not work with MDS 3.0. MxVision users will need to upgrade to WinCare before October 2010 in order to use MDS 3.0.
MxVision users need to schedule their upgrade as soon as possible, to lock in a upgrade date prior to the October 2010 deadline.
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Q: When MDS 3.0 is released, will I still be able to access my MDS 2.0 assessments?
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When WinCare releases MDS 3.0, both MDS 3.0 and MDS 2.0 will CO-EXIST on the same system. There will be a new MDS 3.0 button and the present MDS 2 button will remain. All new assessments for reference dates as of 10/1/2009 or later will need to be created in MDS 3.0. WinCare understands our users need to access older assessments and as such these records will remain available in MDS 2.0 from 10/1/2010 and forward.
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