DHSR Offers Free MDS Training Beginning March 14

Division of Health Service Regulation’s (DHSR) Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section will offer free training for Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding beginning March 14. The seven 60- to 90- minute training sessions are at 10:00 a.m. via Teams.  

The purpose of this training is to offer providers guidance about how to use the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) correctly and effectively to help provide appropriate care. The RAI consists of three basic components: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0, the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process, and the RAI utilization guidelines. All disciplines participating in completing any section of the MDS are encouraged to attend. Fall 2024 MDS training with updates will be scheduled for September and October.  

The NC MDS 3.0 handout posted on the DHSR training webpage will be updated before the spring training begins.  

All dates, times, and Teams link information is available on the NC Division of Health Service Regulation Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section website.  

For more information or questions, contact Janet Brooks, RN, RAC-CT, RAI Education Coordinator, DHSR, NC Department of Health and Human Services, at janet.brooks@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-909-9256.