Minimum Data Set (MDS) Vendors
The purpose of this page is to display technical information related to MDS Software (JRAVEN). Vendors can also register to receive CMS software and system updates. Information on Section S can be found by accessing the Reference & Manuals tab.
Reference & Manuals
The CMS approved MDS 3.0 Final Section S Items are available for download.
- October 1, 2019 Final Section S Items Revised [PDF 203 KB] (posted 04/10/2019)
- October 1, 2018 Final Section S Items [PDF 229 KB] (posted 11/20/2017)
- October 1, 2017 Final Section S Items [PDF 251 KB] (posted 11/28/2016)
- October 1, 2016 Final Section S Items v2 [PDF 418 KB] (updated 06/27/2016)
- October 1, 2015 Final Section S Items v2 [PDF 754 KB] (updated 02/05/2015)
- October 1, 2014 Final Section S Items [PDF 278 KB] (updated 3/25/2014)
- October 1, 2013 Final Section S Items [PDF 214 KB] (updated 03/25/2013)
- April 1, 2012 Final Section S Items [PDF 246 KB] (updated 11/17/2011)
- October 1, 2012 Final Section S Items [PDF 185 KB] (posted 05/09/2012)
- April 1, 2011 Final Section S Items [PDF 363 KB] (updated 03/31/2011)
- October 1, 2011 Final Section S Items [PDF 261 KB] (updated 06/30/2011)
- October 1, 2010 Final Section S Items [PDF 204 KB] (updated 09/30/2010)
- Additional Items Required by States [PDF 52 KB] (posted 02/05/2019)
Apr 10, 2019
jRAVEN 1.3.0
Sep 14, 2015
jRAVEN 1.4.0
Sep 15, 2016
MDS 3.0 Provider User's Guide
- Cover
- Table of Contents (v1.01 Posted 09/2016)
- Section 1- Introduction (v1.00 Posted 09/2015)
- Section 2 - Overview (v1.01 Posted 02/2018)
- Section 3 - Functionality (v1.01 Posted 02/2018)
- Section 4 - Reports (v1.00 Posted 09/2016)
- Section 5 - Error Messages (v1.04 posted 09/2018)
- Section 6 - Glossary
- Appendix A- Quick Reference (v1.02 Posted 09/2016)
- Appendix B - Resident Match (Posted 12/2014)
Feb 01, 2018
MDS 3.0: Questions and Answers
Oct 28, 2014
MDS RAI Manual v.1.17
May 21, 2019
Sample XML Final Validation Report - MDS
Apr 18, 2019