Common use of MDS Assessment Clause in Contracts

MDS Assessment. Resident agrees to cooperate with the Facility regarding the MDS assessment, as follows: State and Federal law require the Facility to complete an assessment (called the MDS assessment) of every resident, including the Resident, at pre-determined intervals. The MDS assessment may be used by the government to determine the reimbursement amounts to be received by Facility and to ensure that Facility is providing appropriate and quality care to its residents. The MDS assessment, upon completion, is submitted electronically to the New York State Department of Health and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Facility endeavors to ensure every resident that the information collected in the MDS assessment is confidential and is protected from improper disclosure, as required by federal law. Questions regarding the use of the MDS assessment and/or the submission process may be directed to the Resident’s social worker or to the Director of Medical Records.

MDS Assessment. Resident agrees to cooperate with the Facility regarding the MDS assessment, as follows: State and Federal law require the Facility to complete an assessment (called the MDS assessment) of every resident, including the Resident, at pre-pre- determined intervals. The MDS assessment may be used by the government to determine the reimbursement amounts to be received by Facility and to ensure that Facility is providing appropriate and quality care to its residents. The MDS assessment, upon completion, is submitted electronically to the New York State Department of Health and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Facility endeavors to ensure every resident that the information collected in the MDS assessment is confidential and is protected from improper disclosure, as required by federal law. Questions regarding the use of the MDS assessment and/or the submission process may be directed to the Resident’s social worker or to the Director of Medical Records.