Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the Minimum Data Set reduces the Long Term Care Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual Version 2.0 October 1995, published by the Federal Government, into an easy-to-understand and user-friendly publication. Tips, cautions, definitions, and general instructions are highlighted using shaded boxes, pull-out quotes, bold face bars, and other helpful visual elements to help navigate the MDS. The guide is written in simple language so that staff on many different levels can accurately complete the MDS forms. Features:

• Each chapter corresponds to the same title and letter of the MDS form
• Each entry required on the MDS form is explained in-depth with definitions and examples
• Insight and first-hand advice from staff who have learned how to avoid common pitfalls and return of forms
• Easy-to-follow steps walk you through the entire process
• Easy-to-understand definitions explain difficult concepts and procedures
• Helpful forms, charts, and checklists illustrate and complement the text
• Models and illustrations help simplify complicated analyses.

Feldman, Janet I., PhD, RN (Qualitas Associates, Downers Grove, IL); Baker, R.W., JD (Resource Group, Ltd)

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