Patient data collection requirements vary according to health care setting. A data element you would expect to be collected in the MDS, but not in the UHDDS would be
Patient data collection requirements vary according to health care setting. A data element you would expect to be collected in the MDS, but not in the UHDDS would be
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is used in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, and is focused on assessing a patient's clinical and functional status. Cognitive patterns are a key data element collected in the MDS as they help evaluate the mental status and needs of residents. In contrast, the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) is used in hospitals and focuses on elements such as personal identification, procedures and dates, and principal diagnosis, which are vital for inpatient care and discharge planning. Therefore, cognitive patterns are expected to be collected in the MDS but not in the UHDDS.
An element of the MINIMUM DATA SET is the Cognitive Pattern and the Principal diagnosis, procedure date and time , and personal identification, are element of the UNIFORM HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA SET
B - Cognitive Pattern