Resources and Tools
The Resource and Tools page of the Community site provides a variety of information to assist clinicians in practicing evidence-based quality of care.
- MDS 3.0
In preparation for the implementation of the new MDS 3.0 on October 1, 2010 staff will need to begin to review and become proficient in the MDS 3.0 assessment tool, the accompanying RAI manual, additional assessment tools used in conjuction with the MDS 3.0, data specifications and educational and training information. This section will contain information to prepare staff as they embark upon this major change.
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- OASIS
This section contains information pertaining to home care resources and the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), a comprehensive assessment, quality improvement and quality monitoring tool for all patients who are receiving skilled care that is reimbursed by Medicare.
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- CMS Links
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' website provides numerous resources for all health care providers. The CMS Links section of the Community Page will provide links to resources commonly used by long-term care providers.
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- Clinical Links
It's imperative for the clinical staff to keep abreast of the most current standards of practice. The links contained in this page may be helpful to increase staff knowledge on CMS' quality indicators and quality measures.
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- Organizations
In addition to clinical links associated with CMS' QM/QIs, the links contained in this page will provide staff with current clinical information on a variety of topics associated with long term care and its delivery system.
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