Failure to Timely Submit Quarterly MDS Assessment
Penalty
Fine: $72,960
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Summary
The facility failed to submit a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within the required timeframe for one resident. The resident was admitted to the facility and had a history of MDS assessments, with one quarterly MDS assessment documented as completed in the electronic medical record but not transmitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) database as required. Staff interviews confirmed that while the assessment was completed on time, it was not submitted within the mandated period due to an oversight by the MDS Coordinator. The Administrator stated that timely transmission of MDS assessments is expected.