Breakdown of common Minimum Data Set (MDS) errors: Sections D - E - GG

 Sections D - E - GG


Section D: Mood

D0150 Resident Mood Interview (PHQ-2 to 9©) 

  • Supportive documentation withing the record; nurse’s notes, physician’s notes, therapy notes, consultation notes from specialists

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D0160 Total Severity Score

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D0500 Staff Assessment of Resident Mood (PHQ-9-OV*)

  • Is only conducted if unable to complete the above mood assessment (D0150)
  • Supportive documentation would include nurses/physician’s notes, therapy notes, other staff documentation

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D0600 Total Severity Score

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Section E: Behavior

E0100 Potential Indicators of Psychosis

  • Within the seven-day look back period were any indicators present
  • Supportive documentation: nurses/physicians notes, psychiatrist consult if present, therapy notes. medication administration record (MAR), treatment administration record (TAR), activities of daily living (ADL)

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E0200 Behavioral Symptom - Presence & Frequency

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E0800 Rejection of Care - Presence & Frequency

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E0900 Wandering - Presence & Frequency

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Section GG: Functional Abilities and Goals

GG0130 Self-Care (Assessment period is the first 3 days of the Stay)

  • Supportive documentation from nurse’s notes, therapy notes, ADL, physician notes

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GG0170 Mobility (Assessment period is the first 3 days of the stay)

  • Supportive documentation from nurse’s notes, therapy notes, ADL, physician notes