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MDS Training to prepare for October Changes

CMS is providing virtual online training program in two parts. The training will cover the updated MDS 3.0 RAI (v1.18.11 Manual and Item Set). These changes will start on October 1, 2023 and will have an impact on the Quality Reporting Program. The training will focus on implementing standardized patient assessment data elements across different post-acute care settings. The goal is to improve consistency in reporting and evaluation. 
 
Part 1:  
Consists of pre-recorded training webinars available on CMS YouTube. These videos include approximately 4 hours of content and are intended to be viewed in advance of the Part 2 live event.  

 
Part 2:   
Consists of live, virtual workshop sessions on June 21st between 12:30pm and 5pm EST.  Attendees must register.   
 
Additional training resources are located on the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training page.    
 
Staff contact: mcarland@mehca.org