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MDS 3.0 Technical Information: What's New - January 20, 2012 There was an error in the PDF version of the Unduplicated Edits Report that is part V1.10.1 of the data submission specifications for April 2012 that are dated 11-30-2011 (file name: Undup edits report by ID (v1.10.1) 11-30-2011.pdf). The error is in the text of Edit -3833 on page 66 of the report. The incorrect version of the unduplicated edits report was replaced with a corrected version. The file name of the corrected version is: - Undup edits report by ID (v1.10.1) 11-30-2011 CORRECTED.pdf
No other changes were made to this report and no changes were made to any of the other files that are part of the data submission specifications. An updated version of the errata document for the data submission specifications was posted and provides complete details about the correction. If you use the unduplicated edits report, please be sure to download the corrected version. January 11, 2012 The following documents are posted for implementation on April 1, 2012: - RUG-IV Specifications and DLL Package (V1.02.0). The new version 1.02.0 handles MDS 3.0 item changes on assessments with assessment reference date on or after April 1, 2012. Version 1.02.0 is backwardly compatible and replaces version 1.01.1 in the ASAP System with the update on March 18, 2012.
- MDS 3.0/RUG-III Mapping Specifications (V1.00.4). The new version 1.00.4 handles MDS 3.0 item changes on assessments with assessment reference date on or after April 1, 2012. Version 1.00.4 is backwardly compatible and replaces version 1.00.3 in the ASAP System with the update on March 18, 2012.
- RUG-III MDS 3.0 Version Converter DLL (V1.00.3). The new version 1.00.3 handles MDS 3.0 item changes on assessments with assessment reference date on or after April 1, 2012. Version 1.00.3 is backwardly compatible and replaces version 1.00.2 in the ASAP System with the update on March 18, 2012.
- MDS 3.0 data submission specifications errata document. This document explains an issue related to V1.10.1 of the data submission specifications.
- An updated technical specs version history document, dated 01-09-2012.
MDS 3.0 Technical Information: The following files contain technical information related to the MDS 3.0 and are now available under the Downloads section of this page: - jRaven 1.1.3 Software – Revised for Section S updates and Data Submission Specification version 1.02.1 (both effective 10/01/2011). Consult the jRAVEN Installation Guide and jRAVEN User Guide for further information. (Updated October 4, 2011)
- DRAFT MDS 3.0 QM User's Manual - The DRAFT MDS 3.0 Technical QM User's Manual is presented in two files:
- MDS 3.0 QM MANUAL Sample_Record Selection & Logical Specifications & Appndcs (V4.0).pdf
- MDS 3.0 QM MANUAL Episode & Stay Determination Logic (v4.0).pdf
Please note that changes to the DRAFT Technical QM User's Manual are scheduled for the near future.
- MDS 3.0 Technical Specs Version History - Provides version history for the technical files listed below. (Updated 1-09-2012)
- MDS 3.0 Data Submission Specifications (V1.02.1) - Detailed data submission specifications for MDS 3.0. These specs were implemented on 10-01-2011. (Updated 08-01-2011)
- Errata document for MDS 3.0 data submission specs (V1.02.1) (Updated 09-01-2011)
- MDS 3.0 Data Submission Specifications (V1.10.1) - Detailed data submission specifications for MDS 3.0. These specs will be implemented on 04-01-2012. (Updated 11-30-2011)
- Errata document for MDS 3.0 data submission specs (V1.10.1) (Updated 01-18-2012)
- MDS 3.0 Item Sets (V1.10.4) – Printable MDS 3.0 item sets for implementation on 04-01-2012. (Updated 11-30-2012)
- RUG-III and RUG-IV Files (posted together):
- RUG IV Files:
- RUG-IV Specifications and DLL Package (V1.02.0) - Version 1.02.0 handles MDS 3.0 item changes on assessments with assessment reference date on or after April 1, 2012 as well as earlier assessments. (updated 01-09-2012)
- RUG-IV Unsmoothed and Smoothed Average Nursing Staff Time Means for the 66-Group, 57-Group and 48-Group Models Package (V.100). The unsmoothed and smoothed means are presented in PDF and CSV format. A PDF document describes the detailed methods used to smooth the nursing means.
- RUG III Files:
- RUG-III MDS 3.0 Mapping Specifications (V1.00.4) - This document presents logic that can be used to produce RUG-III classifications using assessment items contained on MDS 3.0 and accommodates item set changes for assessments on or after April 1, 2012 as well as earlier assessments. (updated 1-09-2012).
- RUG-III MDS 3.0 Version Converter DLL (V1.00.3) - The RugVersionConverter.dll is designed to accept a fixed-format MDS 3.0 string, convert payment items to MDS 2.0 format, and return a fixed-format MDS 2.0 string. The MDS 2.0 string can then be submitted to the RUG-III grouper DLL (RUG520.DLL) to obtain a RUG-III group. (updated 1-09-2012)
- RUG-III Grouper Package (5.20) – Logic, test data, programs, and DLL to calculate RUG-III classification for MDS 2.0 records. This package can be used in conjunction with the RUG-III MDS 3.0 Mapping Specifications or Version Converter DLL to calculate RUG-III classification for MDS 3.0 records.
- RUG-III Errata Document - Provides information about errors in the RAB and RAA group ADL ranges in three documents in the RUG-III V5.20 Package. Document is dated 09-03-2010. (Updated 09-23-2010)
- RUG-III STRIVE Nursing CMIs (V1.00) - The nursing CMIs and nursing staff time means for the RUG-III groups (Version 5.20) based on the STRIVE staff time study are available for use in state Medicaid systems.
- MDS 3.0 CATs Specifications (V1.00.3) - Care Area Trigger (CAT) specifications for OBRA comprehensive assessments with an assessment reference date on or before 3/31/2012.
- MDS 3.0 CATs Specifications (V1.01.0) - Care Area Trigger (CAT) specifications for OBRA comprehensive assessments with an assessment reference date on or after 4/1/2012.
Questions regarding the information on this page should be directed to mdstechissues@cms.hhs.gov. Please note that CMS will not be providing an individualized response to each inquiry; however, CMS will make sure the issues or comments are addressed in the upcoming MDS 3.0 training sessions or updates to the information provided on this page. The information listed below under the "Downloads" section is subject to change. CMS will communicate any changes to these materials on this page as well as through Open Door Forums hosted by CMS.
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