Psychosocial Care in Nursing Homes in the Era of the MDS 3.0: Perspectives of the Experts |
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| Authors: | Sheryl Zimmerman Robert Connolly Joan L. Zlotnik Mercedes Bern-Klug Lauren W. Cohen |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Social Work , University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA;2. Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research , University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA sheryl_zimmerman@unc.edu;4. Retired, Centers for Medicare &5. Medicaid Services (CMS) , Ellicott City , Maryland , USA;6. Social Work Policy Institute, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) , Washington , DC , USA;7. School of Social Work , University of Iowa , Iowa City , Iowa , USA;8. Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research , University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA |
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| Abstract: | Meeting psychosocial needs of nursing home residents is increasingly regarded as a critical component of care, and the nationally-mandated nursing home care screening instrument— the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0—was modified and implemented in 2010 to promote better assessment of psychosocial needs and health. Recognizing the importance of psychosocial well-being among nursing home residents, and the promise of MDS 3.0 for improving psychosocial care, this article reports recommendations derived from a conference of stakeholders representing diverse disciplines and organizations regarding next steps following MDS 3.0 screening. Results relate to seven areas of psychosocial care and address cross-cutting recommendations to improve psychosocial care. |
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| Keywords: | Minimum Data Set (MDS) nursing home psychosocial care care planning |
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