This
memo clarifies the steps facilities must take to address MDS 3.0 discharge
assessments that have not been completed and/or submitted as required under 42
CFR §483.20(g) and 42 CFR §483.20(f)(1).
o 42 CFR
§483.20(g)-Accuracy of Assessment, requires that assessments “accurately
reflect the resident’s status.”
o 42 CFR §483.20
(f)-Automated Data Processing, requires facilities to encode the following
information for each resident in the facility within 7 days from completion of
a resident’s assessment: (i) Admission assessment. (ii) Annual assessment
updates. (iii) Significant change in status assessments. (iv) Quarterly review
assessments. (v) A subset of items upon a resident’s transfer, reentry,
discharge, and death. “A ‘subset of items upon…discharge…’ means discharge
assessment.”
