Minimum Data Set (MDS)
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Nursing facilities, skilled nursing units, and swing bed hospital providers must conduct standardized assessments of residents' using the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The automated MDS system, called the Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES) enables the transmission of data for payment validation under the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System. Managed by CMS, this federally-owned database adheres to the Federal Privacy Act and the MDS System of Records (MDS-SOR) notice regarding privacy and information disclosure. For more information on CMS’ privacy policy, visit: CMS Privacy Website.
The Quality Improvement and Evaluation Service (QIES) staff is responsible for overseeing the MDS program at the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The MDS program oversees the delivery of health care information and provides consultative support to facilities regarding the MDS process. Key responsibilities include educating providers on MDS methodology and accurately completing each MDS data set, interpreting validation reports, aiding in error correction, and conducting regular and ad-hoc training sessions for agency staff and surveyors. Further duties involve supporting software vendors and assisting surveyors with MDS related questions during the survey process. Additionally, we send important announcements and updates via GovDelivery. If you would like to receive updates please sign-up and select the following two topics: MDS Information and Quality Improvement & Evaluation Service.
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Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Quality Improvement and Evaluation Service
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 426-8160
Fax: (405) 900-7573
For help with automation and clinical issues, or questions regarding training and registration, contact your QIES Team: MDS Help Desk.
