Since their release on April 3, 2023, the final MDS Item Sets version 1.18.11v2 and the draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version 1.18.11 were updated. For the next few weeks, AHCA will be focusing on a different section to highlight changes and what members need to know. Many thanks to AHCA for providing the content below.
Changes to Section O
The MDS 3.0 version v1.8.11v4 final item sets were updated on July 7, 2023, draft RAI guidance was released on April 3, 2023, and substantial changes were made to several sections. Changes to section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) include:
- The expansion from two columns to three to reflect new timeframes:
- On admission
- While a resident
- At discharge
- Expansion on several items:
- Chemotherapy
- Oxygen
- Suctioning
- Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilator
- IV Medications
- Dialysis
- IV access
AHCA has created an MDS Section O resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information outlines key changes to MDS Section O, 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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