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[cindytexan]

Has anyone been through your survey since the MDS has changed?
Have you adjusted your care plans to match the MDS?

[Pag]

Hi,
I'm an Activity Assistant but I am involved in all areas of the department.

We have not been through the State Inspection yet. We have changed our Assessments and now Care Plans include anything that is "Very Important" or "Can't Do" . In some cases we continue to be specific such as a reading goal. We document other activity heavily and discuss in the note.
Patti

[aRBeRec]

Pennie, on 13 October 2011 - 08:54 AM, said:

Hi

This is some of the info on CMS website explaining the QIS the Quality Indicator Survey process that replaces the traditional State Survey.

Guidance for Laws and Regulations for Nursing Homes

Minimum Data Set (MDS)

State Operations Manual Chapter 7 (PDF, 1.60 MB)


How QIS has changed the traditional survey.



Department of Health & Human Services. Center for Medicaid and State Operations/Survey and Certification Group
Updated Brochure Describing the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) .Differences between the Traditional Survey and the QIS. Chart .Ref:S&C-08-21.May16, 2008: 4


later Pennie

Do you think we're going to see much of a difference from an activity standpoint with the QIS? It doesn't seem to be much of a focus from what I've read.

[actnet]

This is a presentation from Kathy Hughes, ADC the MEPAP Instructor for Activity Directors Network activitydirector.org

This will give you an idea of how the MDS 30 interacts with your program.. A few more regs to watch .. a learning curve

let me know what you think..