Support Services to the Resident Assessment Instrument/ Minimum Data Set

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services intends to procure services of an expert with in-depth knowledge of the RAI process and both MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0 in order to meet the following objectives. The primary objective is to obtain expert feedback and facilitation for successful implementation of the RAI/MDS. To meet this objective, the DNS will require support in the following area: Development of materials surrounding implementation of the MDS 3.0 assessment tool, Analysis of the impact of the MDS 3.0 on the survey and RAI prcessess, Revision of survey and RAI processes to accommodate the MDS 3.0, Development of MDS 3.0 educational and communication products, and Analysis, and resolution, of RAI/MDS 2.0 inquireies and issues. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency in accordance with the requirements in the synopsis.