Source anchor
CMS MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.20.1 is the governed baseline currently attached to this lookup item.
Q0500B (cont.)
CMS MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.20.1 is the governed baseline currently attached to this lookup item.
4 matrix group(s) are already attached for review on this item.
2 governed answer row(s) are attached for this item.
Q0500B (cont.)
Use this item when the facility is completing content tied to Section Q and needs to stay anchored to v1.20.1.
This page is grounded in CMS MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.20.1. Review the exact text and locators before treating the item as final reference content.
Q0500B (cont.) Coding Instructions for Q0550C, Indicate information source for Q0550A Code 1, Resident: if resident responded to Q0550A.
Code 2, Family.
Code 3, Significant other.
Code 4, Legal guardian.
Code 5, Other legally authorized representative.
Code 9, None of the above.
Example 1. Resident W is an 81-year-old individual who was admitted after a fall that broke their hip, wrist and collar bone. Their recovery is slow and their family visits regularly. Their apartment is awaiting them and they hope within the next 4–6 months to be discharged home. When asked, resident W stated that they would like to be asked about discharging to the community on all assessments.
Coding: Q0550A would be coded 1, Yes.
Q0550C would be coded 1, Resident.
Rationale: Resident W responded yes to item Q0550A, indicating they want to be
asked about returning to the community on all assessments.