MDS 3.0 Section Q

WHAT IS MDS 3.0?
Changes to the federal minimum data set (MDS) tool (Version 3.0 assessment), went into effect on October 1, 2010.  One of these changes relates to Nursing Facilities (SNFs/NFs), States, and other qualified entities to identify individuals that are interested in returning to the community.

Frequently Asked Questions
Letter to Nursing Facilities
Community Alternatives
Your Discharge Planning Check List

Local Contact Agencies

Local Contact Agencies - RPO's
Area Agencies on Aging

Extra Resources

• Pilot test report draft 6/16/11
• State Veterans Home List Draft 6/2011
• MDS3 Section Q Implementation problems addendum 7/5/11 draft
• CMS Community Living Initiative
• CMS YouTube Channel Return to Community Videos
• Pilot Test Section Q
• Questions and Answers CMS
• Resource Publications
• Returning to the Community Brochure
• MT Quality Assurance Division