An RAI must be completed for any individual residing more than 14 days on a unit of a facility that is certified as a long-term care facility for participation in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.

Sections 1819 (e) (5) and 1919 (e) (5) of the Act require that a State specify the resident assessment instrument (RAI) to be used by long term care facilities in the State when conducting initial and …

The Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument User’s Manual for Version 3.0 is published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is a public document.

This manual contains the word-for-word official CMS document for the July 2010 edition of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument User’s Manual for MDS 3.0.

Facility Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual for Version 3.0 is published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is a public document. It may

Oct 1, 2025 · The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a core set of screening, clinical, and functional status elements, including common definitions and coding categories, which forms the foundation of a …

Throughout this chapter, MDS assessment sections are presented using a standard format for ease of review and instruction. In addition, screenshots of each section are available for illustration purposes.

The requirements for the RAI are found at 42 CFR 483.20 and are applicable to all residents in Medicare and/or Medicaid certified long-term care facilities. The requirements are applicable regardless of age, …

Sep 24, 2025 · The updated version is now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. The MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual …

Oct 19, 2023 · This document is the User's Manual for Version 3.0 of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …