Skilled Nursing Facilities

MDS 2.0 - Review of Sections - Sections J, K, M, and P

Be aware of the special items in sections J, K, M, and P. Remember that all auto-populated responses must be verified as accurate at the time of completion as you are signing for, and attesting to the accuracy of, the data within the MDS.

  • Section J - Responses auto-populate from Point of Care (POC).

  • Section K - Responses auto-populate from Point of Care (POC).

    • Also, K3a/b auto-populates based on weight exceptions generated if your facility is using the Weights and Vitals module, and Auto-fill K3a/b question of MDS? is set to Yes in MDS Configuration.

  • Section M - Responses auto-populate from Point of Care (POC).

  • Section P - Responses auto-populate from Point of Care (POC).

    • Also, P1b auto-populates if your facility is using the Therapy Minutes Module, and Auto-fill P1b (A & B) of MDS? is set to Yes in MDS Configuration.

  • Items noted to populate from POC only populate if your facility is using the applicable follow up question(s) in your POC application. In the Follow Up Question Library, search by MDS 2.0 Question Key to review these questions.