The Facility Assessment and Emergency Management Planning: The MDS Plays a Big Role
What is the MDS Role in the Facility Assessment? F838 in the State Operations Manual (SOM) provides specific information for developing a Facility Assessment that must be reviewed and updated at least annually. A well-developed facility assessment is a template that guides staff in determining what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and in emergencies. Accurate data collected and recorded on the MDS can be used to generate helpful...