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Last Modified: 5/21/2025 Location: FL, PR, USVI Business: Part A, Part B

Breakdown of Common Minimum Data Set (MDS) Errors 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
D0160 Total Severity Score
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
D0600 Total Severity Score

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)
E0200 Behavioral Symptom - Presence & Frequency
E0800 Rejection of Care - Presence & Frequency
E0900 Wandering - Presence & Frequency

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
GG0170 Mobility (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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