Minimum Data Set (MDS) has been developed
by InterRAI, a collaboration of
gerontologists, academics and
health care professionals from over 20 countries, all of which are
committed to improving the quality of assessments and the provision
of care.
It is a unique care assessment tool, which has been approved by the
UK government for use as part of the Single Assessment Process.
MDS uses the minimum amount of data needed to take into account all
aspects of an individual's life, to determine physical, emotional
and social needs. It can be used in a variety of settings from
home care through to acute nursing care in order to:
- identify the needs of the individual
- assist in the formulation of holistic and comprehensive care
plans
- determine staffing levels and skill gaps
For further information contact:
Dr Iain Carpenter
iain@interrai-uk.org
interRAI UK
Centre for Health Services Studies
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent CT2 7NF
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1227 823878 / 827760
Fax: +44 (0) 1227 827868
www.interrai-uk.org/