CMS Releases “Medicare-Required SNF PPS Assessments” Educational Tool

The “Medicare-Required SNF PPS Assessments” Educational Tool (ICN 909067) was released and is now available in downloadable format. This educational tool is designed to provide education to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) on Prospective Payment System (PPS) assessment overviews, factors affecting the assessment schedule, and assessment results reporting. It also includes Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 background information and assessment resources.