The Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual have been updated, and the updated versions are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. Some items, listed below, have been corrected, and a number of other items have had slight changes to their formatting. Screenshots in the manual have been updated, where needed, to reflect these changes. The OSA is not federally required but some states use it for payment purposes. If your state uses the OSA, nursing home members will want to be aware of the changes and the updated OSA. For questions regarding completion of the OSA, please contact your State Survey Agency. The following corrections were made:
- A0700 – The word <patient> was changed to <recipient>.
- C0300A – Erroneous numbering (1–4) was changed to the correct numbering (0–3).
- C0500 – The wording of the instruction was changed from <Enter Code> to <Enter Score>.
- O0100 – The label above subitem Z was corrected from <Other> to <None of the above>.
We want to hear your opinion on Kansas transitioning to PDPM in 2024 or utilizing an OSA to extend the transition to 2026. KDADS provided a PowerPoint with overview highlights for each option. Send your comments on which option you prefer to Kylee Childs.
