Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS):(CMS Number CMS-P-0015A)

Created 07/28/01
MEDICARE CURRENT BENEFICIARY SURVEY

NATIONAL STUDY - COMMUNITY COMPONENT

SPECIAL KEYS FOR CAPI

Special Key

CAPI Name

Functions

Enter

Enter

Tells the computer to move the cursor to the
next field.

#Shift/5 (RV)

Repeat Visits

When the SP has visited the same provider
for the same condition at least 10 times
since the last interview, this function
enables you to group the visits together by
month. At the visit roster: (1) enter the
month; (2) enter "shift/5"; (3) enter the year;
and, (4) enter the number of visits for that
month.

#Shift/7 (&)

Refusal

Stores a "refusal" response in the data file.

#Shift/8 (*)

Don't Know

Stores a "don't know" response in the data
file.

Backspace

Backspace

Erases previous character(s) on line where
cursor is located.

Delete

Delete

Backs up to a previous cursor location on
the same screen, erasing entries as it goes.

#Ctrl/B

Screen Backup

Backs up to the previous screen, erasing
entries as it goes.

#Ctrl/L

Leap over

Enables you to leap over unused answer
spaces in "code all that apply" questions.

#Ctrl/K

Enter Comments

Calls up a comment window and moves
cursor there so a comment can be entered.

#Ctrl/A

Add Line

Adds an entry line on roster and matrix
screens.

Space Bar

Erase an X

Deletes an "Xed" selection from a roster
screen.

ESC

Escape from Box

Moves you out of any box, for example,
comments, rosters, etc. Stores and returns
cursor to answer space.

#Ctrl/E

Breakoff

Escapes from the interview or program
before completion to accommodate a
breakoff. (Interview can be started again at
the same place that Ctrl/E was entered.)

#Ctrl/I

Interrupt

Allows interrupt in the flow of the interview
in order to correct or review previous
entries.

#Note: HOLD DOWN the Shift or Ctrl key while you press the other number or letter key.