Are You Aware of the MDS Validation Program?
Hopefully, you (and your Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator or Resident Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)) are aware of the importance of checking the Validation Reports after submitting MDS assessments. This has always been the expectation and best practice to find any errors in a timely manner, make corrections, and ensure that MDS submissions are accurate and accepted. If you are in the habit of checking your Validation Reports in the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation…
