October 1, 2023 changes to MDS/RAI: Important resources to help nursing homes prepare
As we have previously reported, our national affiliate, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, is running a multi-part educational series highlighting different areas in which the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) will be changing effective October 1, 2023. Below please find a third installment in this important educational series focusing on changes to Section GG :
Changes to Section GG
Since their release on April 3, 2023, MDS 3.0 version v1.8.11v2 final item sets and draft RAI guidance were updated and substantial changes were made to several sections. Changes to section GG include:
- Incorporation of four items from Section G (discontinued):
- GG0115-Funtciontal Limitation in Range of Motion
- GG0120 Mobility Devices
- GG0130I Personal Hygiene
- GG0170FF Tub/Shower Transfer
- Revision of coding definitions for GG0100:
- Updated coding definitions for Independent and Dependent to clarify that either the resident or the helper completed all the activities as well as updated the definition for Need Some Help to clarify that help was needed to complete any activities.
- Expansion of GG0130 and GG0170 to allow for data collection on all assessments:
- Admission, quarterly, PPS, discharge, IPA, and Part A PPS discharges.
AHCA has created an MDS Section GG resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information in the resource document outlines key changes to MDS Section GG, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.
It is important to develop a training plan for your facility to ensure all staff impacted by the changes are trained in them.
Additional Resources:
- AHCA Education: MDS Updates Effective 10/1/2023
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training
- SNF Understanding Changes to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.18.11 Training Webinar
- SNF Section GG: Summary of Guidance Changes
- Coding GG0170C. Lying to Sitting on Side of Bed
- 2023 SNF Guidance Training Program
Please email regulatory@ahca.org with any questions.
The first two installments can be found here:
To help our members prepare for these upcoming changes, WHCA/WiCAL will be hosting an MDS Webinar on August 2. Click HERE to learn more and for registration.
