How Administrators Can Prep for MDS 3.0 This Summer

With MDS 3.0 set to be implemented on October 1, we're sure that many nursing home administrators are spending their summers wracking their brains on ways to prepare for the switch. We thought we'd pass along a few preparation strategies that we've heard. We hope they help!

Over the summer, it is recommended that you evaluate your MDS staffing levels. Keep in mind that after the initial learning curve, MDS 3.0 is expected to take less time to complete than MDS 2.0.

It will also be helpful to keep track of how many discharge assessments would have to be completed that are not currently being completed through other assessments. Doing this will help you gauge the possible increase in assessment workload and weigh it against the expected reduction in overall MDS completion time.

Once you examine these areas, it's possible that you'll discover your current MDS staffing level is sufficient or even greater than you'll need. Hopefully this knowledge will help you spend time relaxing and enjoying your summer rather than worrying about what MDS 3.0 will bring with it this fall!