Transcript: Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease that affects hemoglobin, the oxygen transport molecule in the blood. The disease gets its name from to the shape of the red blood cells under certain conditions.
â¢ The MDS completion date (Item Z0500B) must be no later than 14 days from the ARD (i.e., ARD + 14 calendar days) and no later than 14 days after the determination that the criteria for a SCSA were met.
In addition to the new items related to discharge planning, the MDS 3.0 will require facilities to complete a discharge assessment. This assessment must be completed within seven days of the Event Date (item A2000) and submitted within 14 days of the Event Date.