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CNA-NIC F25 CH 3.10
Explain the Minimum Data Set (MDS)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MDS | MINIMUM DATA SET |
| MINIMUM DATA SET | manual is an assessment tool developed by the federal government |
| what does the minimum data set do | gives long term care facilities a structured, standardized approach to care |
| when was the original manual produced | 1990 |
| how often is the manual revised | it is revised periodically |
| what is the MDS | a detailed form with guidelines for assessing residents, also lists what to if resident problems are identified |
| what does the manual provide for nurses | provides examples and definitions to help nurses complete the assessments accurately |
| when must nurses complete the MDS | nurses must complete the MDS for each resident within 14 days of admission and again each year |
| when does the MDS need reviewed | the MDS for each resident must be reviewed every three months |
| when is a new MDS done | when there is a significant change in a residents condition |
| what does the MDS help with | helps the care team identify health problems |
| NAs should always report _____ | changes they notice to the nurse |
| what can changes be a sign of | a problem or illness |
| when an NA does report changes it may | trigger a need for reassessment |
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