Book Info
Qualitas Associates, Downers Grove, IL. Text designed to aid in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS), the first of three parts of the Resident Assessment Instrument. Organized like the MDS form so the user only has to 'read what you need.' For nurses. Wire-spiral binding.

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

This is 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 visual elements. The guide is written in simple language so that staff on different levels can accurately complete the MDS forms.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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 formEach entry required on the MDS form is explained in-depth with definitions and examplesInsight and first-hand advice from staff who have learned how to avoid common pitfalls and return of formsEasy-to-follow steps walk you through the entire processEasy-to-understand definitions explain difficult concepts and proceduresHelpful forms, charts, and checklists illustrate and complement the textModels and illustrations help simplify complicated analyses.

FROM THE CRITICS

Lori L. Popejoy

This is a guide to completing the Nursing Home Minimum Data Set (MDS). The purpose is to offer an easy to understand and use step-by-step guide about how to complete the MDS. The training materials are to be used by nursing home staff who complete the MDS. This is an item-by-item guide to completion of the MDS. Each section is covered in detail and tips, cautions, definitions, and examples are offered. The information is very well organized and easy to follow. While the book is well written and easy to follow, there simply is not a need for an unofficial guide to the MDS. This is very similar to the MDS User's Manual, which is HCFA's official publication guide to MDS completion. While this step-by-step guide would have made a good study guide to learning the MDS, that does not seem to be the intended purpose. Also of concern are instances where the editors do not accurately describe clinical conditions such as fever.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Lori L. Popejoy, MSN, RN, CS (University of Missouri-Columbia)Description: This is a guide to completing the Nursing Home Minimum Data Set (MDS). Purpose: The purpose is to offer an easy to understand and use step-by-step guide about how to complete the MDS. Audience: The training materials are to be used by nursing home staff who complete the MDS. Features: This is an item-by-item guide to completion of the MDS. Each section is covered in detail and tips, cautions, definitions, and examples are offered. The information is very well organized and easy to follow. Assessment: While the book is well written and easy to follow, there simply is not a need for an unofficial guide to the MDS. This is very similar to the MDS User's Manual, which is HCFA's official publication guide to MDS completion. While this step-by-step guide would have made a good study guide to learning the MDS, that does not seem to be the intended purpose. Also of concern are instances where the editors do not accurately describe clinical conditions such as fever.

Booknews

A guide to filling out the Minimum Data Set (MDS), part of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, for nursing home staff, RNs, LPNs, and nurses' aides. Chapters on each section of the assessment are divided into two parts. A quick line item guide explains the form in plain English, followed by a deeper look at each line item with definitions, explanations, and examples. Includes tips and cautions, definition and example boxes, sample forms, and information on related forms. Wire spiral binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

RATING

2 Stars from Doody

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