Failure to Timely Complete and Submit MDS Assessments
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to complete, submit, and finalize Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the required timeframe for nine residents. Record reviews showed that for each of these residents, the MDS 3.0 Missing OBRA Assessment Report indicated that the assessments were not received by the state, despite having established target dates. The residents involved had documented admission records, but their corresponding MDS assessments were not transmitted as required. During interviews, the facility's MDS coordinator was unable to explain the reason for the delayed submissions and indicated a need to consult with the facility's MDS consultant. Additionally, the State Agency MDS Coordinator confirmed that the assessments had not been received and that the facility had been sent error messages related to these missing assessments.