Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual
This webpage includes the current version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual and associated documents. This page will be updated when:
An update is made to the MDS RAI 3.0 Manual
A newer version of the MDS RAI 3.0 Manual becomes available; or
Important information regarding the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual needs to be communicated.
Older versions of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual are available for reference on the Archived: MDS 3.0 RAI Manuals webpage.
On this webpage, you will also find the most current MDS 3.0 Item Sets and Appendix B which lists all of the State RAI and Automation Coordinators.
The December update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts. To ensure accurate formatting, use a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF. Web-based or mobile browser plug-ins may affect how the file is displayed. The file is located in the Downloads section below.