In 1987, OBRA helped shift the focus in long-term care to patient outcomes. As a result, core assessment data elements are collected on each resident as defined in the
In 1987, OBRA helped shift the focus in long-term care to patient outcomes. As a result, core assessment data elements are collected on each resident as defined in the
In 1987, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) focused on improving the quality of care in long-term care facilities by emphasizing patient outcomes. As a result, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) was developed to systematically collect core assessment data elements for each resident in these facilities. The MDS is a comprehensive standardized assessment used to evaluate the functional capabilities and health needs of residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes.
It is the MDS that is used
Core assessment data elements are the part of Minimum data set (MDS)