MDS 3.0 & RAP---new CMS guideline on printing MDS's

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from edhcinc

May 16, 2009, 01:16 AM

Re: MDS 3.0 & RAP---new CMS guideline on printing MDS's

Hi--

CAT= Care Area Trigger
Re: Electronic signature requirement for MDS 3.0

There is no electronic signature requirement attached to MDS 3.0. Many facilities will still use a "hard-copy" MDS, physically sign the paper MDS, and employ software only to data entry for mandatory submission to CMS.
IF a facility has a complete Electronic Health Record, or uses software to data enter, complete, and maintain MDS data with NO paper output, then the software must meet certain security requirements.
These security policies must include assignment of a login to one particular person, regular/routine password changes, and many other privacy/security safeguards, to assure valid electronic signatures.

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MDS 3.0 & RAP---new CMS guideline on printing MDS's

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