How is the MDS used? a. As an assessment tool to identify problems to be address
ID: 243234 • Letter: H
Question
How is the MDS used?
a. As an assessment tool to identify problems to be addressed in an individualized care plan
b. To collect data for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems
c. To classify residents into resource utilization groups
d. To monitor the quality of care provided to nursing facility residents
e. For long-term quality monitoring and program planning by CMS
f. All of the above
g. a and b only
a. As an assessment tool to identify problems to be addressed in an individualized care plan
b. To collect data for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems
c. To classify residents into resource utilization groups
d. To monitor the quality of care provided to nursing facility residents
e. For long-term quality monitoring and program planning by CMS
f. All of the above
g. a and b only
Explanation / Answer
(f. ) All the above
Managing drug supply (MDS) takes care of all the broader aspects of health issues to be met by a nation and taking a wiser decision on choosing and identifying the drugs required.