AHCA/NCAL: Focus MDS Update of the Week
Changes to Section D
Since their release on April 3, 2023, MDS 3.0 version v1.8.11v2 final item sets and draft RAI guidance were updated and substantial changes were made to several sections. Changes to section D include:
- 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.
Additional Resources:
- AHCA Education: MDS Updates Effective 10/1/2023
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training
- SNF Understanding Changes to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.18.11 Training Webinar
- SNF Section D: Resident Mood Interview and Total Severity Score Training Webinar
- 2023 SNF Guidance Training Program
Please email regulatory@ahca.org with any questions.
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