CMS Releases Final Version of MDS 3.0 Item Set
In August of 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the official release of the MDS 3.0 Item Set, now designated as version 1.18.11. This updated version is accessible for download in the "Downloads" section of the
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. All previous item sets have been substituted with their revised counterparts. It's important to note that this marks the final edition of MDS Item Sets v1.18.11, slated to become effective on October 1, 2023.
For those interested, a document detailing all modifications made from the draft version of MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.18.11 to the final version is accessible in the "Downloads" section of the
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page.
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