An Updated Mortality and Community Discharge Prognostic Model for Older Adults Admitted to Skilled Nursing Facilities for Post-Acute Care

We previously developed a multioutcome prognostic model for older adults admitted to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for short-term rehab using Medicare data. However, incorporating predictors from the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a mandated comprehensive assessment, may improve model performance. This study sought to develop an updated model with MDS elements for use on day 7 of SNF admission when clinical trajectories are more established.