Minimum Data Set (MDS), Version 2.0, Training (Updated 2006)

This site provides CMS-sponsored training for both providers and State agency surveyor staff. It standardizes training support for new clinical staff and upgrades training for established clinicians. It uses interesting audio and visual features to capture the details of the MDS for assessing residents. Finally, it allows the MDS staff to complete the assessment more efficiently and accurately.

Available to US citizens only.

http://www.mdstraining.org/upfront/u1.asp

Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Training (Updated 2006)

This Web site provides CMS-sponsored training for both home health providers and state agency surveyor staff. It standardizes training support for new clinical staff and upgrades training for established clinicians. It also uses interesting audio and visual features to capture the details of the OASIS data set for assessing patients. Finally, it allows home health agency staff to complete the assessment more efficiently.

Many job aids are included.

http://oasistraining.org/oasis11/upfront/u1.asp

Survey & Certification Online Course Delivery System

This is a CMS E-Learning Portal offering satellite-delivered video courses for Surveyor and Provider training. Many courses have been archived and are made available as a video webcast. If you do not already have a user name and password you will be required to register to gain access to this site.

http://cms.internetstreaming.com/