On April 3, 2023, the final MDS Item Sets version 1.18.11 and the draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version 1.18.11 were released. Many thanks to AHCA for providing content for weekly updates on the different sections to highlight changes and what members need to know.
Changes to Section D
- Revision of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9©) interview to the PHQ-2 to 9© interview. The PHQ-2 to 9© interview is a validated interview that screens for symptoms of depression and provides a standardized severity score and rating for evidence of a depressive disorder.
- Incorporation of the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES) pertaining to isolation.
AHCA has created a MDS Section D resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information in the resource document outlines key changes to MDS Section D, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.
It is important to develop a training plan for your facility to ensure all staff impacted by the changes are trained in them.
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