CMS Posts Another New MDS Education Resource for Assessment Types and Timing

MDS; CMS; Training
 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a web-based training that provides an overview of Chapter 2 of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).  

The course reviews RAI requirements for OBRA and PPS assessments, including:  

  • Assessment types  
  • Timing and scheduling requirements 
  • Discharge assessment determination 
  • Interrupted stay considerations 
  • And combined assessments 

This new training is in addition to two other programs released earlier in August: 


If you have questions about accessing resources or feedback regarding trainings, please email the PAC Training Mailbox. Content-related questions should be submitted to the SNF QRP Help Desk.  

Questions may also be directed to regulatory@ahca.org​.