The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.18.11 have been updated and are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. The IPA, NP, and SP Item Sets have been replaced with revised versions; the remaining item sets remain unchanged from the last posted version. The MDS Item Sets v1.18.11 will be effective beginning October 01, 2023.

The Item set edits are as follows:

IPA item set:

• O0500 contained an additional response box which was removed.
• A1005 response option Z. was changed to response option Y.

NP item set:

• O0500 contained an additional response box which was removed.

SP item set:

• O0500 contained an additional response box which was removed.

Join LeadingAge and two MDS experts from Pathway Health Services—Susan LaGrange and Colleen Toebe—on July 20 at 2 p.m. ET to learn about the updates, how they’ll impact your organization, and what strategies you’ll need to successfully navigate the transition. You will also hear about a comprehensive toolkit that will help LeadingAge members prepare for success. Register for the live event on the LeadingAge Learning Hub.