MDS 3.0: Sections K and L
Hours: 0.75
Intent: This course has been updated to reflect the 10/1/2019 changes in the RAI manual.
The items in this section are intended to assess the many conditions that could affect the resident’s ability to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. This section covers swallowing disorders, height and weight, weight loss, and nutritional approaches. The assessor should collaborate with the dietitian and dietary staff to ensure that items in this section have been assessed and calculated accurately. Section L: Oral Dental Status Intent: This item is intended to record any dental problems present in the 7-day look-back period.
Intent: This course has been updated to reflect the 10/1/2019 changes in the RAI manual.
The items in this section are intended to assess the many conditions that could affect the resident’s ability to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. This section covers swallowing disorders, height and weight, weight loss, and nutritional approaches. The assessor should collaborate with the dietitian and dietary staff to ensure that items in this section have been assessed and calculated accurately. Section L: Oral Dental Status Intent: This item is intended to record any dental problems present in the 7-day look-back period.
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Apply the appropriate Coding Instructions for accurate completion of MDS 3.0 Section K - Swallowing/Nutritional Status and Section L- Oral/Dental Status.
Identify the Steps for Assessment and/or Coding Tips, as applicable, related to MDS 3.0 Section K - Swallowing/Nutritional Status and Section L - Oral/Dental Status
Outline:
Section 2: K0100 Swallowing Disorder
A. Rationale
B. Health Related Quality of Care
F. Coding Tips and Special Populations
Section 3: K0200 Height and Weight
A. Rationale
B. Health-related Quality of Life
Section 4: K0300 – Weight Loss
A. Rationale
B. Health-related Quality of Life
E. Instructions
F. Coding Tips and Special Populations
G. Examples
H. Definitions
A. Rationale
B. Health-related Quality of Life
F. Coding Tips and Special Populations
Section 6: K0520 Nutritional Approaches
A. Rationale
B. Health-related Quality of Life
F. Coding Instructions for Column 2
G. Coding Instructions for Column 3
H. Coding Tips and Special Populations
I. Examples
J. Definitions
Section 7: K0710 Percent Intake by Artificial Route
A. Rationale
B. COMPLETE K0710 only if Column 2 and /or Column 3 are checked for K0520A and /or K0520B.
C. Health-related Quality of Life
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