**Updated May 11, 2009- A draft version of the MDS 3.0 item set has been posted. It can be accessed by doing a search for MDS 3.0 on the CMS web site. The final version is still scheduled for publication in October 2009. Please Note: This is a draft version of the item set and should not be used for training purposes. The final version of the item set, data specifications and RAI manual are scheduled for publication on MDS 3.0 web page in October 2009. As additional information becomes available, it will be posted on the MDS 3.0 section of the CMS web site and announced during calls such as the SNF/LTC Open Door Forum. Questions regarding the draft item set should be directed to MDS30Comments@cms.hhs.gov .

**Updated May 5, 2009- The next Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2009. To participate by phone, dial: 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID: 94282479. See the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement 

**Updated April 17, 2009- The MDS 3.0 Timeline has been posted. Please follow the Nursing Home Quality Initiatives link in the "Related Links Inside CMS" section below. Then click on the "MDS 3.0 for Nursing Home" link on the left side of the page.

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Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum (ODF) Overview: 

The Skilled Nursing Facilities / Long-Term Care Open Door Forum (ODF) addresses the concerns and issues of both the Medicare SNF, the Medicaid NF, and the nursing home industry generally. The types of issues that come up during this forum are often related to the Minimum Data Set, SNF Consolidated Billing, the roles and responsibilities of different SNF, NF or LTC professional staff under CMS regulations, clarifications of issues that are covered during a survey and certification process, and the many rules and requirements under which different related services can be payable. Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, quality program initiatives, and other related areas are also included in the forums.

Downloads
Thursday, May 28, 2009- Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care (PDF, 26KB) Monday, April 6, 2009- Presentation Slides for the Special ODF: Nursing Home Value Based Purchasing Demonstration (PDF, 88KB) Friday, April 3, 2009- CHIP Webcast: "Affordable Health Care for Kids: Moving Forward Without Delay" (PDF, 24KB) Survey and Cert Letter 09-17 (PDF, 149 KB)  Carrier/FI Directory (PDF, 338KB) Spell of Illness Chart (PDF, 20KB) Quality Improvement Organization Program's 9th Scope of Work (PDF, 24KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum Mailing List Sign-Up CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities Center Nursing Home Quality Initiatives Medicare Contracting Reform Overview Details for Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration (PAC-PRD) DRA of 2005- Money Follows the Person Grants Nursing Home Action Plan Nursing Home Value Based Purchasing Demo Limitation of Liability & Related Beneficiary Notices Consolidated Billing Annual Update Files for Carriers and FI
Related Links Outside CMS
Government Printing Office Federal Register Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Product Ordering Page Medicare Quality Improvement Community CMS Survey and Certification Group Training Website Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Staff Time and Resource Intensity Verification (STRIVE) Nursing Home Quality Campaign MDS Training QIES Technical Support Office

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