CMS-P-0015A Health_Status

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

Fac2019_Health_Status_HS

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

OMB: 0938-0568

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2019 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

(01) CONSENT OBTAINED (CONTINUE INTERVIEW)
(02) FINAL CONSENT DENIED
(03) REFUSAL CONVERTED (CONTINUE INTERVIEW)
(04) FINAL REFUSAL

(01) HSPRE - HSPRECT
(02) HSFINSCR2 - FINSCRN2
(03) HSPRE - HSPRECT
(04) HSFINSCR2 - FINSCRN2

(01) CONTINUE
(02) CONSENT REQUIRED
(03) INITIAL REFUSAL

(01) BOX HA1B
(02) HSFINSCR2 - FINSCRN2
(03) HSFINSCR2 - FINSCRN2

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA1
(01) HS2-CCNDOC CASPER_LU-CCN
(-8) BOX HA1
(-9) FBOX HA1

(00) NO
(01) YES
(02) NO BUT FACILITY IS CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE
AND/OR MEDICAID
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA1
(01) CASPER_LU- CCN
(02) CASPER_LU- CCN
(-8) BOX HA1
(-9)BOX HA1

HEALTH STATUS SECTION SPECIFICATIONS
CRITERIA
SAMPLE TYPE= CFR, CFC, FFC, FCF, IPR
SEASON
If SAMPLE_TYPE= CFR, then SEASON=FALL
If SAMPLE TYPE in (CFC, FFC, FCF), then SEASON= ALL
If SAMPLE TYPE= IPR, then SEASON= FALL

BOX HSBEG

routing

CONREFFN

HSCONREF

CODE ONE

HSPRECT

HSPRE

CODE ONE

BOX HA1B

routing

PLACEMENT
Administered in flexible order after FQ and RH sections are completed.
IF HSDISP = 1/ConsentRequired OR HSDISP = 4/InitialRefusal, GO TO HSCONREF - CONREFFN.
ELSE GO TO HSPRE - HSPRECT.
PLEASE INDICATE THE FINAL (CONSENT/REFUAL) STATUS
FOR THIS SECTION.
THIS SCREEN BEGINS THE HEALTH STATUS SECTION FOR (SP).
IF THERE ARE NO CONSENT OR REFUSAL ISSUES FOR THIS SECTION, PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
IF PLACTYP1= 1/Free Standing Nursing Home, 4/NursingHomeUnitCCRC, 7/HospitalBasedSNF, or
17/Rehabilitation Facility, AND (CAIDCERT=1 OR CARECERT=1 OR CAIDCRT1=1 OR CARECRT1=1) AND
CCN=MISSING, GO TO HS1-CCNINTRO.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA1.
A CMS Certification Number (CCN) has not yet been reported for this facility even though this facility is certified by
[Medicare/Medicaid/Medicare and Medicaid].
Please confirm, does [FACILITY) have a CMS Certification Number, also referred to as a Medicare/Medicaid
Provider Number, OSCAR Provider Number, or Medicare Identification Number? The CMS Certification Number is
a unique six-digit number assigned to any facility certified to participate in Medicare and/or Medicaid.

CCNINTRO

HS1

yes/no

IF THERE IS A MDS IN THE CHART FOR THE CASE, THE CCN CAN BE FOUND IN SECTION A0100,
QUESTION B.
[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number is a unique number assigned to any facility certified to participate in
Medicare and/or Medicaid. The CMS Certification Number is not the same as the National Provider Identifier (NPI),
which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers.]
[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number also used to be called the OSCAR Provider Number.]
Do you have a document that shows (FACILITY'S) CMS Certification Number?

CCNDOC

HS2

yes/no

[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number is also referred to as a Medicare/Medicaid Provider Number, OSCAR
Provider Number, or Medicare Identification Number.]
IF FACILITY RESPONDENT DOES NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION, PROBE TO DETERMINE IF FACILITY IS
CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE AND/OR MEDICAID.
Please tell me the CMS Certification Number. It would be helpful if I could look at a document with the CMS
Certification Number on it, such as an MDS form or other document. These materials will ensure that I record the
number accurately.
[IF NEEDED: If you don't know the CCN CMS Certification Number I can look up the number using your Facility
name and address.]
[IF REFERENCING THE MDS : The CMS Certification Number can be found in section A0100 B. of the MDS form.]

CCN

CASPER_LU

lookup

(01) (value selected from lookup)
(-8) DON'T KNOW
START TYPING OR DOUBLE CLICK IN THE "CMS CERTIFICATION NUMBER" BOX TO LAUNCH THE LOOKUP.
(-9) REFUSED
(NF) NOT FOUND
IF THE FACILITY RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE CCN, PROBE TO CONFIRM THAT THE FACILITY IS
CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE AND/OR MEDICAID. AFTER YOU HAVE CONFIRMED THIS, YOU CAN SEARCH
THE LOOKUP USING A DIFFERENT IDENTIFIER, SUCH AS THE FACILITY’S NAME AND/ OR ADDRESS.

(01) BOX HA1C BOX HA1
(-8) BOX HA1C BOX HA1
(-9) BOX HA1C BOX HA1
(NF) BOX HA1

ACCORDING TO THE ADDRESS OF THIS FACILITY, THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE CMS CERTIFICATION
NUMBER SHOULD BE [STATE PREFIX FILL].
[CMS CERTIFICATION NUMBER]

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2019 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

BOX HA1C

routing

IF CCN= 'NOT FOUND', 'DK', OR 'RF' THEN GO TO HS4-NOTFOUND. ELSE, GO TO HS3-LU_CONFIRM.

LU_CONFIRM

HS3

yes/no

I'd like to verify the CMS Certification Number I have selected. I have selected (CCN). Is that correct?

NOTFOUND

HS4

yes/no

BOX HA1

routing

HA1PRE1C

HA1PRE1

CODE ONE

YOU SELECTED 'CCN NOT FOUND', 'DON'T KNOW', OR 'REFUSED'. SELECT 01 TO CONTINUE WITHOUT A
CCN. SELECT 02 TO RETURN TO THE LOOKUP AND SELECT ANOTHER CCN.
IF ONLY TIME 2, GO TO BOX HAT2BEG.
ELSE IF FACR.HAINTFLG <> 1/Indicated , GO TO HA1PRE1 - HA1PRE1C.
ELSE GO TO HA1PRE2 - HA1PRE2C.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

Code List

Routing

(01) YES
(02) NO, GO BACK TO LOOKUP TO CHANGE
(01) CONTINUE WITHOUT CCN
(02) NO, GO BACK TO LOOKUP TO CHANGE

(01) BOX HA1
(02) CASPER_LU-CCN
(01) BOX HA1
(02) CASPER_LU-CCN

The next questions are about (SP)'s health status on or around (HS REF DATE). We have found that much of the
data we are collecting is usually located in the resident's full Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, the Quarterly
(01) CONTINUE
Review forms, and other medical chart notes. Please take a moment to locate the records now and confirm they are
the records closest to (HS REF DATE).

HA1PRE2 - HA1PRE2C

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION
HA1PRE2C

HA1PRE2

BOX HA2

RECHAVE

HA1

CODE ONE

routing

YES/NO

The following questions are about (SP)'s health status on or around (HS REF DATE).
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
IF BASELINE INTERVIEW OR (CORE AND NO MDS AT PREVIOUS HS) GO TO HA1 - RECHAVE.
ELSE IF CORE AND SP HAD A MDS AT LAST HS APPLICATION ADMINISTERED FOR THIS SP, GO TO HA2 RECFORMS.
RECORD IDENTIFCATION
Do you have (SP)'s medical records for the (admission) period on or around (HS REF DATE)?
Is there someone else I should speak with, or do the records exist elsewhere?

HSCONTN1

HA1B

CODE ONE

BOX HA2A

routing

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW FOR THIS SP WITH THIS RESPONDENT WITHOUT THE
MEDICAL RECORDS?
GO TO HA2 - RECFORMS.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA2

(0) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA1B - HSCONTN1
(01) BOX HA2A
(-8)HA1B - HSCONTN1
(-9) HA9PREB - HA9PRBC

(00) NO, RETURN TO NAVIGATE SCREEN
(01) YES, CONTINUE WITHOUT MEDICAL RECORDS

(00) BOX HCEND
(01) HA9PREB - HA9PRBC

[The last MDS form we collected was dated (LAST MDS DATE).]
RECFORMS

HA2

YES/NO

Do (SP)'s medical records contain (a full./another) MDS assessment (or Quarterly Review) form dated [on or around (00) NO
[HSREFDATE)/after (LAST MDS DATE)].
(01) YES

(00) HA2B1 - HSCONTN2
(01) BOX HA3

[A MDS for on or around (HS REF DATE) is preferable.]
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
Is there someone else I should speak with, or do the records exist elsewhere?
HSCONTN2

ASSESDT1

HA2B1

CODE ONE

BOX HA3

routing

HA3A

DATE

(00) NO, RETURN TO NAVIGATE SCREEN
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW FOR THIS SP WITH THIS RESPONDENT WITHOUT ANY MDS (01) YES, CONTINUE WITHOUT MDS
FORMS?
GO TO HA3A - ASSESDT1.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

[What is the assessment date on the full MDS assessment that was completed for (SP) on or around (HS REF
DATE)/What is the assessment date on the full MDS assessment that was completed for (SP) at admission, that is,
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
on or around (HS REF DATE)/What is the assessment date on the full MDS assessment or Quarterly Review that
was completed for (SP) closest to (HS REF DATE) after (HA3A DISPLAY DATE/LAST HS REF DATE)/What is the (-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
assessment date on that form]?

(00) BOX HCEND
(01) HA9PREB - HA9PRBC

BOX HA4

ENTER DATE IN "MM DD YY" FORMAT.
(IF NO MDS AVAILABLE, BACK UP AND CHANGE THE RESPONSE.)

FORMTYPE1

BOX HA4

routing

BOX HA5

routing

HA4

CODE ONE

BOX HA7

routing

IF HA3A - ASSESDT1 = DK, RF AND FIRST TIME AT HA3A - ASSESDT1, GO TO HA9PREB - HA9PRBC.
ELSE, GO TO BOX HA5.
IF LAST ASSESSMENT DATE ENTRY COLLECTED IN HA3A - ASSESDT1 IS VALID, SET A FLAG AND GO TO
HA4 - FORMTYPE1.
ELSE GO TO HA5 - CLOSFORM.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION
Please tell me if the form with the assessment date of (LAST ASSESSMENT DATE) is a full MDS or a quarterly
review.
IF MOST RECENT ASSESSMENT DATE IS COMPLETE THEN COMPARE WITH HS REF DATE. IF NUMBER
OF DAYS BETWEEN ASSESSMENT DATE AND HS REF DATE MORE THAN +/- 7, OR IF HA3A - ASSESDT1 IS
DK OR RF, GO TO HA5 - CLOSFORM.
ELSE, GO TO BOX HA9AA.

(00) QUARTERLY REVIEW
(01) FULL MDS
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA7
(01) BOX HA7
(-8) BOX HA7
(-9) BOX HA7

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2019 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name
CLOSFORM

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type
HA5

YES/NO

BOX HA8

routing

BOX HA9AA

routing

BOX HA9BB

routing

BOX HA9CC

routing

FORMREAS

HA6

CODE ONE

FORMREOS

HA6

VERBATIM TEXT

RECMDS

HA7A

YES/NO

ASSESDT2

HA7B

date

BOX HA10

routing

Question Text/Description

Code List

(00) NO
Besides the form you just told me about, does (SP)'s medical record contain any other (full) MDS form (or Quarterly (01) YES
Review form) dated closer to (HS REF DATE)?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
IF HA5 - CLOSFORM = 1/Yes, GO TO HA3A - ASSESDT1.
ELSE, GO TO BOX HA9AA.
IF HSTOT = 1 AND FORMTYPE = DK, RF, OR EMPTY, GO TO HA9PREB - HA9PRBC.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA9BB.
GO TO BOX HA9CC.
IF CVATYPE = 1/FulllMDS, GO TO HA6 - FORMREAS.
ELSE IF CVATYPE = 0/QuarterlyReview AND XBACKUP = EMPTY, GO TO HA7A - RECMDS.
ELSE GO TO HA7C - MDSINT1.
RECORD IDENTIIFCATION
(01) ADMISSION
3.0, A0310A
(02) ANNUAL
(03) SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN STATUS
ASSESSMENT DATE: {ASSESSMENT DATE)
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
What was the primary reason for the assessment on the full MDS assessment dated (BCVAD/CCVAD)?
(-9) Refused
OTHER (SPECIFY)
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(00) NO
Does (SP)'s medical record contain a full MDS assessment dated between (HS DATE RANGE)?
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
(-9) Refused
What is the date of the full MDS assessment closest to (HS REF DATE)?
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
IF NO MDS AVAILABLE, BACK UP AND CHANGE THE RESPONSE.
GO TO HA7C - MDSINT1.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

Routing
(00) BOX HA8
(01) BOX HA8
(-8) BOX HA8
(-9) BOX HA8

(01) HA7C - MDSINT1
(02) HA7C - MDSINT1
(03) HA7C - MDSINT1
(91) HA6 - FORMREOS
(-8) HA7C - MDSINT1
(-9) HA7C - MDSINT1
HA7C - MDSINT1
(00) HA7C - MDSINT1
(01) HA7B - ASSESDT2
(-8) HA7C - MDSINT1
(-9) HA7C - MDSINT1
(01) BOX HA10
(-8) BOX HA10
(-9) BOX HA10

Now I have some questions concerning (SP)'s health on or around [(HS REF DATE)/(his/her) admission to the
(facility/home). Please refer to (SP)'s medical record.]
MDSINT1

HA7C

BOX HA19A

HA9PRBC

HA9PREB

CODE ONE

routing

CODE ONE

[Please refer to the (FORM TYPE) with the assessment date of (CLOSEST VALID ASSESSMENT DATE) when
answering the following questions. [If the information is not found on the Quarterly Review, (please refer to the full
MDS form with the assessment date of (BACKUP MDS ASSESSMENT DATE)/please refer to (SP)'s medical
record) to answer the questions.]]

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA19A

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
IF BASELINE INTERVIEW AND CCN='NF', MISSING, DK, RF, GO TO HA9PREB - HA9PRBC.
ELSE IF CCN='NOT FOUND', MISSING, DK, RF, GO TO HA11B - COMATOSE.
ELSE IF CCN=NON-MISSING AND PreloadSP.CURELAGE <= 65 AND SP IS Incoming Panel Respondent (IPR),
GO TO HA9B-MENTAL.
ELSE IF CCN=NON-MISSING, GO TO HA10B-HA10BCOD.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA9B
Now I have some questions concerning (SP)'s health on or around [(HS REF DATE)/(his/her) admission to the
(facility/home)]. [(Please refer to (SP)'s medical record/Since I will be collecting information about (SP) on or around
(HS REF DATE) and there is no MDS or Quarterly Review available close to that date, please refer to (SP)'s
medical record for the information/Since you do not have a medical record at hand for reference, please think about (01) CONTINUE
the information found in (SP)'s medical record) to answer these questions.]

BOX HA9B

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

BOX HA9B

routing

IF BASELINE INTERVIEW AND CCN=MISSING, DK, RF, GO TO HA9B - MENTAL
ELSE IF CCN='NOT FOUND', MISSING, DK, RF, GO TO HA11B - COMATOSE.
ELSE IF CCN=NON-MISSING AND PERS.AGE<= 65 AND SP is Incoming Panel Respondent (IPR), GO TO HA9BMENTAL.
ELSE IF CCN=NON-MISSING, GO TO HA10B-HA10BCOD.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA10
MENTAL HEALTH (ID/DD)
[3.0, A1550]

MENTAL

HA9B

CODE ALL

Did (SP)'s record indicate any history of intellectual disability or developmental disability problems?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
IF SP HAS NO ID/DD PROBLEMS, SELECT NONE OF THE ABOVE

BOX HA10

COMATOSE

HA11B

ROUTING

CODE ONE

(01) DOWN SYNDROME
(02) AUTISM
(03) EPILEPSY
(04) OTHER ORGANIC CONDITION RELATED TO
ID/DD
(05) ID/DD WITH NO ORGANIC CONDITION
(96) NONE OF THE ABOVE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

IF CCN=NON-MISSING AND PreloadSP.CURELAGE <= 65 AND SP is Incoming Panel Respondent (IPR), GO TO
HA28PREB-HA28PRBC.
IF CCN=NON-MISSING GO TO BOX HA28
ELSE GO TO HA11B- COMATOSE.
COMATOSE
(00) NO (NOT COMATOSE)
[3.0, B01000]
(01) YES (COMATOSE)
(-8) Don't Know
Was (SP) in a persistent vegetative state with no discernible consciousness on (HS REF DATE)?
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA10
(02) BOX HA10
(03) BOX HA10
(04) BOX HA10
(05) BOX HA10
(-8) BOX HA10
(-9) BOX HA10

(00) HA16B - HCHECOND
(01) HA28PREB - HA28PRBC
(-8) HA16B - HCHECOND
(-9) HA16B - HCHECOND

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

HEARING/COMMUNICATION
[3.0, B0200]

HCHECOND

HCHEAID

HA16B

HA17B

CODE ONE

YES/NO

(00) HEARS ADEQUATELY
(01) HEARS WITH MINIMAL DIFFICULTY
(02) HEARS WITH MODERATE DIFFICULTY
What was the condition of (SP)'s hearing, with a hearing appliance, if used, on or around (HS REF DATE)? Did
(she/he) hear adequately, did (she/he) have minimal difficulty, did (she/he) have moderate difficulty, or was (her/his) (03) HEARING HIGHLY IMPAIRED
(-8) Don't Know
hearing highly impaired?
(-9) Refused
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
(00) NO
HEARING/COMMUNICATION
(01) YES
[3.0, B0300]
(-8) Don't Know
Did (she/he) have a hearing aid?
(-9) Refused

Routing
(00) HA17B - HCHEAID
(01) HA17B - HCHEAID
(02) HA17B - HCHEAID
(03) HA17B - HCHEAID
(-8) HA17B - HCHEAID
(-9) HA17B - HCHEAID
(00) HA18PREB - HA18PRBC
(01) HA18PREB - HA18PRBC
(-8) HA18PREB - HA18PRBC
(-9) HA18PREB - HA18PRBC

HEARING/COMMUICATION
HA18PRBC

HA18PREB

CODE ONE

The next section deals with how (SP) communicated with others and how well (she/he) was understood by others.

(01) CONTINUE

HA18B - HCUNCOND

(00) UNDERSTOOD
(01) USUALLY UNDERSTOOD
(02) SOMETIMES UNDERSTOOD
(03) RARELY/NEVER UNDERSTOOD
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA19B - HCUNDOTH
(01) HA19B - HCUNDOTH
(02) HA19B - HCUNDOTH
(03) HA19B - HCUNDOTH
(-8) HA19B - HCUNDOTH
(-9) HA19B - HCUNDOTH

(00) UNDERSTAND
(01) USUALLY UNDERSTAND
(02) SOMETIMES UNDERSTAND
(03) RARELY/NEVER UNDERSTAND
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA20PREB - HA20PRBC
(01) HA20PREB - HA20PRBC
(02) HA20PREB - HA20PRBC
(03) HA20PREB - HA20PRBC
(-8) HA20PREB - HA20PRBC
(-9) HA20PREB - HA20PRBC

(01) CONTINUE

HA20B - VISION

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
HEARING/COMMUNICATION
[3.0, B0700]
HCUNCOND

HA18B

CODE ONE

Which statement best describes how effective (SP) was at making (herself/himself) understood on or around (HS
REF DATE)? Was (she/he) always understood, usually understood, sometimes understood, or rarely or never
understood?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
HEARING/COMMUNICATION
[3.0, B0800]

HCUNDOTH

HA19B

CODE ONE

Which statement best describes how well (SP) understood others on or around (HS REF DATE)? Did (SP) always
understand, usually understand, sometimes understand, or rarely or never understand?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
VISION

HA20PRBC

HA20PREB

CODE ONE

Next is a question concerning (SP)'s vision on or around (HS REF DATE).
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
VISION
[3.0, B1000]

VISION

VISAPPL

MENTCON

HA20B

HA20AB

HA12AAB

CODE ONE

YES/NO

YES/NO

(00) ADEQUATE
(01) IMPAIRED
(02) MODERATELY IMPAIRED
Which of the following statements best described (SP)'s ability to see in adequate light with visual aids, if used?
(03) HIGHLY IMPAIRED
Would you say (her/his) vision was adequate, impaired, moderately impaired, highly impaired, or severely impaired? (04) SEVERELY IMPAIRED
(-8) Don't Know
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
(-9) Refused

(00) HA20AB - VISAPPL
(01) HA20AB - VISAPPL
(02) HA20AB - VISAPPL
(03) HA20AB - VISAPPL
(04) HA20AB - VISAPPL
(-8) HA20AB - VISAPPL
(-9) HA20AB - VISAPPL

VISION
[3.0, B1200]

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA12AAB - MENTCON
(01) HA12AAB - MENTCON
(-8) HA12AAB - MENTCON
(-9) HA12AAB - MENTCON
(00) HA12PREB - HA12PRBC
(01) HA12AB - MENTSUM
(-8) HA12PREB - HA12PRBC
(-9) HA12PREB - HA12PRBC

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01) BOX HA12
(-8) HA36B - HALLUC
(-9) HA36B - HALLUC

(01) CONTINUE

HA12B - CSMEMST

(00) MEMORY OK
(01) MEMORY PROBLEM
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA13B - CSMEMLT
(01) HA13B - CSMEMLT
(-8) HA13B - CSMEMLT
(-9) HA13B - CSMEMLT

Does (SP) use a visual appliance such as glasses, contact lenses, or a magnifying glass?
COGNITIVE PATTERNS
[3.0, C0100]
Should a brief interview for Mental Status (C0200-C0500) be conducted?
BRIEF INTERVIEW FOR MENTAL STATUS (BIMS) SUMMARY SCORE
[3.0, C0500]

MENTSUM

HA12PRBC

CSMEMST

HA12AB

numeric

ENTER SUMMARY SCORE (0-15) FROM BIMS.

BOX HA12

routing

ENTER ''99" IF THE RESIDENT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW.
IF MENTSUM=99, GO TO HA12PREB-HA12PRBC.
ELSE GO TO HA36B-HALLUC.
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS

HA12PREB

CODE ONE

[(Since (SP) was recorded as being unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status, the next series of
questions deal with (SP)'s memory or recall ability./The next series of questions deal with (SP)'s memory or recall
ability.)]

HA12B

CODE ONE

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C0700]
On or around (HS REF DATE), was (SP)'s short-term memory okay, that is, did (she/he) seem or appear to recall
things after 5 minutes?

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Variable Name

CSMEMLT

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

HA13B

CODE ONE

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C0800]

(00) MEMORY OK
(01) MEMORY PROBLEM
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA14B - HA14BCOD
(01) HA14B - HA14BCOD
(-8) HA14B - HA14BCOD
(-9) HA14B - HA14BCOD

(01) the current season?
(02) the location of (her/his) own room?
(03) staff names or faces?
(04) the fact that (she/he) was in a nursing home?
(96) NONE CHECKED
(-8) Don't Know

(01) HA15B - CSDECIS
(02) HA15B - CSDECIS
(03) HA15B - CSDECIS
(04) HA15B - CSDECIS
(96) HA15B - CSDECIS
(-8) HA15B - CSDECIS

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) MODIFIED INDEPENDENCE
(02) MODERATELY IMPAIRED
(03) SEVERELY IMPAIRED
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00 HA36B - HALLUC
(01) HA36B - HALLUC
(02) HA36B - HALLUC
(03) HA36B - HALLUC
(-8) HA36B - HALLUC
(-9) HA36B - HALLUC

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA35B - DELUS
(01) HA35B - DELUS
(-8) HA35B - DELUS
(-9) HA35B - DELUS

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21B - BSAYSOT
(01) HA21B - BSAYSOT
(-8) HA21B - BSAYSOT
(-9) HA21B - BSAYSOT

(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21B - BSVERBOT
(01) HA21B - BSVERBOT
(02) HA21B - BSVERBOT
(03) HA21B - BSVERBOT
(-8) HA21B - BSVERBOT
(-9) HA21B - BSVERBOT

(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21B - BSNOTOT
(01) HA21B - BSNOTOT
(02) HA21B - BSNOTOT
(03) HA21B - BSNOTOT
(-8) HA21B - BSNOTOT
(-9) HA21B - BSNOTOT
(00) BOX HA21B
(01) BOX HA21B
(02) BOX HA21B
(03) BOX HA21B
(-8) BOX HA21B
(-9) BOX HA21B

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21AB - BSELFCAR
(01) HA21AB - BSELFCAR
(-8) HA21AB - BSELFCAR
(-9) HA21AB - BSELFCAR

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21AB - BSELFACT
(01) HA21AB - BSELFACT
(-8) HA21AB - BSELFACT
(-9) HA21AB - BSELFACT
(00) HA21BB - BSOTHILL
(01) HA21BB - BSOTHILL
(-8) HA21BB - BSOTHILL
(-9) HHA21BB - BSOTHILL

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21BB - BSOTHACT
(01) HA21BB - BSOTHACT
(-8) HA21BB - BSOTHACT
(-9) HA21BB - BSOTHACT

Was (SP)'s long-term memory okay; that is, did (she/he) seem or appear to recall events in the distant past?
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C0900]
HA14BCOD

HA14B

code all

On or around (HS REF DATE), was (SP) able to recall…
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C1000]

CSDECIS

HA15B

CODE ONE

How skilled was (SP) in making daily decisions? Was (she/he) independent, did (she/he) exhibit modified
independence, was (she/he) moderately impaired, or was (she/he) severely impaired?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
DEHYDRATION/DELUSIONS/HALLUCINATIONS
[3.0, E0100]

HALLUC

HA36B

YES/NO

Did (SP) experience hallucinations on or around (HS REF DATE)?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
DEHYDRATION/DELUSIONS/HALLUCINATIONS
[3.0, E0100]

DELUS

HA35B

YES/NO

Did (SP) experience delusions on or around (HS REF DATE)?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0200]

BSAYSOT

HA21B

code one

How often did the following behavioral problems occur on or around (HS REF DATE)? Would you say the behavior
was not exhibited, occurred 1 to 3 days, occurred 4 to 6 days, but less than daily, or occurred daily?
Physical behavior symptoms directed toward others.

BSVERBOT

HA21B

code one

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0200]
Verbal behavior symptoms directed toward others.

BSNOTOT

HA21B

code one

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0200]
Other behavioral symptoms not directed toward others.

BOX HA21B

BSELFILL

BSELFCAR

BSELFACT

BSOTHILL

HA21AB

HA21AB

HA21AB

HA21BB

routing

Yes/No

Yes/No

YES/NO

YES/NO

IF HA21B - BSAYSOT and HA21B - BSVERBOT and HA21B - BSNOTOT = 0/BehaviorNotExhibited, GO TO
HA21CB - BSNOEVAL.
ELSE GO TO HA21AB - BSELFILL.
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0500]
Did any of (SP)'s behavior…
put the resident at significant risk for physical illness or injury?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0500]
significantly interfere with the resident's care?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0500]
significantly interfere with the resident's participation in activities or social interactions?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0600]
Did any of (SP)'s behavior…
put others at significant risk for physical illness or injury?

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

BSOTHACT

HA21BB

YES/NO

BSOTHENV

HA21BB

YES/NO

BSNOEVAL

HA21CB

CODE ONE

BSOFTWAN

HA21DB

CODE ONE

BSWDANGR

HA21EB

YES/NO

BSWOTACT

HA21EB

YES/NO

Question Text/Description

Code List

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0600]

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
significantly intrude on the privacy or activities of others?
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0600]
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
significantly disrupt care or living environment?
(-9) Refused
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
[3.0, E0800]
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
How often did (SP) reject evaluation or care that is necessary to achieve (his/her) goals for health and well-being on (03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
or around (HS REF DATE)? Would you say the behavior was not exhibited, occurred 1 to 3 days, occurred 4 to 6
(-8) Don't Know
days, but less than daily, or occurred daily?
(-9) Refused
(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
[3.0, E0900]
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
How often did (SP) wander on or around (HS REF DATE)? Would you say the behavior was not exhibited, occurred
(-8) Don't Know
1 to 3 days, occurred 4 to 6 days, but less than daily, or occurred daily?
(-9) Refused
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E1000]
(00) NO
(01) YES
Did any of (SP)'s wandering…
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
place the resident at significant risk of getting to a potentially dangerous place?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(00) NO
[3.0, E1000]
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
significantly intrude on the privacy or activities of others?
(-9) Refused
ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING

Routing
(00) HA21BB - BSOTHENV
(01) HA21BB - BSOTHENV
(-8) HA21BB - BSOTHENV
(-9) HA21BB - BSOTHENV
(00) HA21CB - BSNOEVAL
(01) HA21CB - BSNOEVAL
(-8) HA21CB - BSNOEVAL
(-9) HA21CB - BSNOEVAL
(00) HA21DB - BSOFTWAN
(01) HA21DB - BSOFTWAN
(02) HA21DB - BSOFTWAN
(03) HA21DB - BSOFTWAN
(-8) HA21DB - BSOFTWAN
(-9) HA21DB - BSOFTWAN
(00) HA22PREB - HA22PRBC
(01) HA21EB - BSWDANGR
(02) HA21EB - BSWDANGR
(03) HA21EB - BSWDANGR
(-8) HA21EB - BSWDANGR
(-9) HA21EB - BSWDANGR

HA21EB - BSWOTACT

HA22PREB - HA22PRBC

The next questions are about (SP)'s ability to perform Activities of Daily Living or ADLs, on or around (HS REF
DATE).
HA22PRBC

HA22PREB

CODE ONE

(01) CONTINUE
I will read you a list of activities and would like you to tell me if (SP)'s self-performance was independent, required
supervision, required limited assistance, required extensive assistance, was totally dependent, or if the activity did
not occur. [By self-performance I mean what (SP) actually did for (himself/herself) and how much help was required
by staff members.]

HA22B - PFTRNSFR

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
[SHOW CARD HA1]
PFTRNSFR

HA22B

CODE ONE

Please tell me (SP)'s level of self-performance in…
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
transferring (for example, in and out of bed).

PFLOCOMO

HA22B

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
[SHOW CARD HA1]
locomotion on unit.

PFDRSSNG

HA22B

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
[SHOW CARD HA1]
dressing.

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA22B - PFLOCOMO

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA22B - PFDRSSNG

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA22B - PFEATING

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Variable Name

PFEATING

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

HA22B

CODE ONE

Question Text/Description

ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
[SHOW CARD HA1]
eating.

PFTOILET

HA22B

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
[SHOW CARD HA1]
using the toilet.

ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0120]
PFBATHNG

HA23B

CODE ONE

Again referring to the time on or around (HS REF DATE), what was (SP)'s level of self-performance when bathing:
was (she/he) independent, did (she/he) require supervision, require physical help limited to transfer only, require
physical help in part of the bathing activity, was (she/he) totally dependent, or did the activity not occur?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.

Code List

Routing

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA22B - PFTOILET

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA23B - PFBATHNG

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02)PHYSICAL HELP LIMITED TO TRANSFER ONLY
(03) PHYSICAL HELP IN PART OF BATHING ACTIVITY
HA24PREB - HA24PRBC
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

MODES OF LOCMOTION
HA24PRBC

HA24PREB

CODE ONE

The next questions are about modes of locomotion and appliances or devices (SP) might have used on or around
(HS REF DATE).
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
MODES OF LOCOMOTION
[3.0, G0600]
On or around (HS REF DATE) did (he/she) use…

HA24BCOD

HA25PRBC

HA24B

CODE ALL

BOX HA14B

routing

HA25PREB

CODE ONE

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
WHEN ABSTRACTING FROM THE MDS, ONLY SELECT "96-NONE OF THE ABOVE" IF THAT IS THE BOX
CHECKED ON THE MDS.
GO TO HA25PREB - HA25PRBC.
CONTINENCE
The next questions are about (SP)'s bowel and bladder control on or around (HS REF DATE).
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

CTBOWELC

CTBLADDC

HA28PRBC

HA25B

CODE ONE

HA26B

CODE ONE

BOX HA28

routing

HA28PREB

CODE ONE

CONTINENCE
[3.0, H0400]
What was the level of (SP)'s bowel control on or around (HS REF DATE)? Was (she/he) always continent,
occasionally incontinent, frequently incontinent, always incontinent, or was (she/he) not rated?
CONTINENCE
[3.0, H0300]
What was the level of (SP)'s bladder control on or around (HS REF DATE)? Was (she/he) always continent,
occasionally incontinent, frequently incontinent, always incontinent, or was (she/he) not rated?

(01) CONTINUE

HA24B - HA24BCOD

(01) a cane or crutch?
(02) a walker?
(03) a manual or electric wheelchair?
(04) a limb prosthesis?
(96) NONE CHECKED
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HA14B

(01) CONTINUE

HA25B - CTBOWELC

(00) ALWAYS CONTINENT
(01) OCCASIONALLY INCONTINENT
(02) FREQUENTLY INCONTINENT
(03) ALWAYS INCONTINENT
(04) NOT RATED
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) ALWAYS CONTINENT
(01) OCCASIONALLY INCONTINENT
(02) FREQUENTLY INCONTINENT
(03) ALWAYS INCONTINENT
(04) NOT RATED
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

IF CCN=NON-MISSING AND NOT (FQ.CCN=NON-MISSING AND PERS.AGE <=65 AND SP is Incoming Panel)
GO TO HA10B,
ELSE GO TO HA28PREB-HA28PRBC.
The questions in the next section deal with (SP)'s active diagnoses or conditions during the time on or around (HS
REF DATE). [By active I mean those diseases associated with (her/his) ADL status, cognition, behavior, medical
treatments, or risk of death on or around (HS REF DATE). Please think about what is in (SP)'s medical record when (01) CONTINUE
answering the following questions.]
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

HA26B - CTBLADDC

HA28PREB - HA28PRBC

BOX HA28B

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

BOX HA28B

IF XPRIMARY <> EMPTY OR CCN=NON-MISSING , GO TO HA28B - HA28BCD1.
ELSE GO TO HA28B2 - HA28BCD2.

routing

DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS
[3.0, Section I
MDS ASSESSMENT DATE: (ASSESSMENT DATE)]
HA28BCD1

HA28B

CODE ALL

What active diseases were checked on (SP)'s MDS assessment?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.

HA28BOSP

HA28B

VERBATIM TEXT

OTHER (SPECIFY)

Code List

(01) ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
(02) ANEMIA
(03) ANXIETY DISORDER
(04) APHASIA
(05) ARTHRITIS
(06) ASTHMA, COPD, OR CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE
(07) ATRIAL FIBRILLATION OR OTHER
DYSRHYTHMIAS
(08) BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
(09) CANCER
(10) CATARACTS, GLAUCOMA, OR MACULAR
DEGENERATION
(11) CEREBRAL PALSY
(12) CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA),
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK (TIA), OR STROKE
(13) CIRRHOSIS
(14) CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (E.G., ANGINA, MI,
AND ASHD)
(15) DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS (DVT),
PULMONARY EMBOLUS (PE) OR PULMONARY
THROMBO-EMBOLISM (PTE)
(16) DEMENTIA, OTHER THAN ALZHEIMER'S
(17) DEPRESSION
(18) DIABETES MELLITUS (E.G., DIABETIC
RETINOPATHY, NEPHROPATHY, AND NEUROPATHY)
(19) GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
OR ULCER
(20) HEART FAILURE (E.G., CONGESTIVE HEART
FAILURE (CHF) AND PULMONARY EDEMA)
(21) HEMIPLEGIA/HEMIPARESIS
(22) HIP FRACTURE
(23) HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
(24) HYPERKALEMIA
(25) HYPERLIPIDEMIA (E.G.,
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA)
(26) HYPERTENSION
(27) HYPONATREMIA
(28) MALNUTRITION OR AT RISK FOR MALNUTRITION
(29) MANIC DEPRESSION (BIPOLAR DISEASE)
(30) MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
(31) NEUROGENIC BLADDER
(32) OBSTRUCTIVE UROPATHY
(33) ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
(34) OSTEOPOROSIS
(35) OTHER FRACTURE
(36) PARAPLEGIA
(37) PARKINSON'S DISEASE
(38) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD) OR
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD)
(39) POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
(40) PSYCHOTIC DISORDER (OTHER THAN
SCHIZOPHRENIA)
(41) QUADRIPLEGIA
(42) RENAL INSUFFICIENCY, RENAL FAILURE, OR
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD)
(43) RESPIRATORY FAILURE
(44) SCHIZOPHRENIA
(45) SEIZURE DISORDER OR EPILEPSY
(46) THYROID DISORDER (E.G., HYPOTHYROIDISM,
HYPERTHYROIDISM, AND HASHIMOTO'S
THYROIDITIS)
(47) TOURETTE'S SYNDROME
(48) TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
(49) ULCERATIVE COLITIS, CROHN'S DISEASE, OR
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
(91) OTHER
(96) NONE OF THE ABOVE
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

Routing

(01) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(02) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(03) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(04) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(05) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(06) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(07) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(08) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(09) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(10) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(11) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(12) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(13) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(14) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(15) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(16) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(17) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(18) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(19) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(20) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(21) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(22) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(23) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(24) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(25) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(26) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(27) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(28) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(29) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(30) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(31) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(32) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(33) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(34) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(35) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(36) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(37) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(38) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(39) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(40) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(41) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(42) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(43) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(44) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(45) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(46) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(47) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(48) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(49) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(91) HA28B - HA28BOSP
(96) HA29B - HA29BCOD

HA29B - HA29BCOD

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

(SHOW CARD HA3)
HA28BCD2

HA28B2

CODE ALL

Look at the following list and tell me what active diseases did (SP) have on or around (HS REF DATE).
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.

Code List

(01) ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
(02) ANEMIA
(03) ANXIETY DISORDER
(04) APHASIA
(05) ARTHRITIS
(06) ASTHMA, COPD, OR CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE
(07) ATRIAL FIBRILLATION OR OTHER
DYSRHYTHMIAS
(08) BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
(09) CANCER
(10) CATARACTS, GLAUCOMA, OR MACULAR
DEGENERATION
(11) CEREBRAL PALSY
(12) CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA),
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK (TIA), OR STROKE
(13) CIRRHOSIS
(14) CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (E.G., ANGINA, MI,
AND ASHD)
(15) DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS (DVT),
PULMONARY EMBOLUS (PE) OR PULMONARY
THROMBO-EMBOLISM (PTE)
(16) DEMENTIA, OTHER THAN ALZHEIMER'S
(17) DEPRESSION
(18) DIABETES MELLITUS (E.G., DIABETIC
RETINOPATHY, NEPHROPATHY, AND NEUROPATHY)
(19) GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
OR ULCER
(20) HEART FAILURE (E.G., CONGESTIVE HEART
FAILURE (CHF) AND PULMONARY EDEMA)
(21) HEMIPLEGIA/HEMIPARESIS
(22) HIP FRACTURE
(23) HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
(24) HYPERKALEMIA
(25) HYPERLIPIDEMIA (E.G.,
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA)
(26) HYPERTENSION
(27) HYPONATREMIA
(28) MALNUTRITION OR AT RISK FOR MALNUTRITION
(29) MANIC DEPRESSION (BIPOLAR DISEASE)
(30) MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
(31) NEUROGENIC BLADDER
(32) OBSTRUCTIVE UROPATHY
(33) ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
(34) OSTEOPOROSIS
(35) OTHER FRACTURE
(36) PARAPLEGIA
(37) PARKINSON'S DISEASE
(38) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD) OR
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD)
(39) POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
(40) PSYCHOTIC DISORDER (OTHER THAN
SCHIZOPHRENIA)
(41) QUADRIPLEGIA
(42) RENAL INSUFFICIENCY, RENAL FAILURE, OR
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD)
(43) RESPIRATORY FAILURE
(44) SCHIZOPHRENIA
(45) SEIZURE DISORDER OR EPILEPSY
(46) THYROID DISORDER (E.G., HYPOTHYROIDISM,
HYPERTHYROIDISM, AND HASHIMOTO'S
THYROIDITIS)
(47) TOURETTE'S SYNDROME
(48) TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
(49) ULCERATIVE COLITIS, CROHN'S DISEASE, OR
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
(91) OTHER
(96) NONE OF THE ABOVE
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

Routing

(01) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(02) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(03) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(04) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(05) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(06) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(07) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(08) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(09) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(10) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(11) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(12) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(13) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(14) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(15) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(16) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(17) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(18) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(19) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(20) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(21) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(22) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(23) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(24) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(25) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(26) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(27) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(28) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(29) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(30) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(31) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(32) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(33) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(34) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(35) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(36) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(37) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(38) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(39) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(40) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(41) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(42) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(43) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(44) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(45) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(46) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(47) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(48) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(49) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(91) DO NOT DISPLAY
(96) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(-8) HA29B - HA29BCOD
(-9) HA29B - HA29BCOD

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS
[3.0, Section I
MDS ASSESSMENT DATE: (ASSESSMENT DATE)]
(SHOW CARD HA4)

HA29BCOD

OTMDSDIA

HA29B

CODE ALL

BOX HA15B

routing

HA30B

YES/NO

(01) MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT ORGANISM (MDRO)
(02) PNEUMONIA
(03) SEPTICEMIA
(04) TUBERCULOSIS
[What active infections were checked on (SP)'s MDS assessment?]
(05) URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN LAST 30 DAYS
[Look at the following list and tell me what active infections (SP) had on or around (HS REF DATE) according to the
(06) VIRAL HEPATITIS
medical record notes.]
(07) WOUND INFECTION (OTHER THAN FOOT)
(96) NONE OF THE ABOVE
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
(-8) Don't Know
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
(-9) Refused
WHEN ABSTRACTING FROM THE MDS, ONLY SELECT "96-NONE OF THE ABOVE" IF THAT IS THE BOX
CHECKED ON THE MDS.
IF XPRIMARY <> EMPTY, GO TO HA30B - OTMDSDIA.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS
(00) NO
[3.0, I8000
(01) YES
MDS ASSESSMENT DATE: (ASSESSMENT DATE)]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
Were there any active diagnoses entered on the MDS form in the section for additional active diagnoses?

BOX HA15B

(00) BOX HA16B
(01) HA31B - HA31BCOD
(-8) BOX HA16B
(-9) BOX HA16B

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS
[3.0, Section I]
SHOW CARD HA5
HA31BCOD

HA31B

code all

What were the diagnoses?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
ENTER ICD-10 CODES WHEN DIAGNOSIS TEXT IS MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE.

MDCOTH1

MDCOTH2

BOX HA16A1

routing

HA31BO1

text

BOX HA16A2

routing

HA31BO2

TEXT

IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 91/Other1, THEN GO TO HA31BO1 - MDCOTH1.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16A2.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 1.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 92/Other2, THEN GO TO HA31BO2 - MDCOTH2.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16A3.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 2.
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Code List

Routing

(01) AGITATION
(02) ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY
(03) ALLERGIES
(04) ANOREXIA
(05) AORTIC STENOSIS
(06) ATAXIA
(07) ATYPICAL PSYCHOSIS
(08) BLINDNESS
(09) BREAST DISORDERS
(10) CATARACTS
(11) CEREBRAL DEGENERATION
(12) CLINICAL OBESITY
(13) CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE (C.DIFF.)
(14) CONJUNCTIVITIS
(15) CONSTIPATION
(16) DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
(17) DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA (HIATAL HERNIA)
(18) DIVERTICULA OF COLON
(20) DYSPHAGIA (SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES)
(21) EDEMA (OTHER THAN PULMONARY)
(22) GASTRITIS/DUODENITIS
(23) GASTROENTERITIS, NONINFECTIOUS
(24) GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE
(25) GOUT
(26) HEMORRHAGE OF ESOPHAGUS

(01) BOX HA16A1
(02) BOX HA16A1
(03) BOX HA16A1
(04) BOX HA16A1
(05) BOX HA16A1
(06) BOX HA16A1
(07) BOX HA16A1
(08) BOX HA16A1
(09) BOX HA16A1
(10) DO NOT DISPLAY.
(11) BOX HA16A1
(12) BOX HA16A1
(13) BOX HA16A1
(14) BOX HA16A1
(15) BOX HA16A1
(16) BOX HA16A1
(17) BOX HA16A1
(18) BOX HA16A1
(20) BOX HA16A1
(21) BOX HA16A1
(22) BOX HA16A1
(23) BOX HA16A1
(24) BOX HA16A1
(25) BOX HA16A1
(26) BOX HA16A1

(27) HIV INFECTION
(28) HYPERPLASIA OF PROSTATE
(29) HYPOPOTASSEMIA/HYPOKALEMIA
(30) HYPOTENSION (OTHER THAN ORTHOSTATIC)
(31) INSOMNIA
(32) KYPHOSIS
(33) MISSING LIMB (E.G., AMPUTATION)
(34) NONPSYCHOTIC BRAIN SYNDROME
(35) ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME
(36) OSTEOARTHRITIS
(37) PATHOLOGICAL BONE FRACTURE
(38) RENAL URETERAL DISORDER
(39) RESPIRATORY INFECTION
(40) SCOLIOSIS
(41) SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(42) SPINAL STENOSIS
(43) ULCER OF LEG, CHRONIC
(44) URINARY RETENTION
(45) VERTIGO
(91) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 1
(92) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 2
(93) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 3
(94) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 4
(95) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 5
(96) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 6
(97) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 7
(98) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 8
(99) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 9
(100) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 10

(27) BOX HA16A1
(28) BOX HA16A1
(29) BOX HA16A1
(30) BOX HA16A1
(31) BOX HA16A1
(32) BOX HA16A1
(33) BOX HA16A1
(34) BOX HA16A1
(35) BOX HA16A1
(36) BOX HA16A1
(37) BOX HA16A1
(38) BOX HA16A1
(39) BOX HA16A1
(40) BOX HA16A1
(41) BOX HA16A1
(42) BOX HA16A1
(43) BOX HA16A1
(44) BOX HA16A1
(45) BOX HA16A1
(91) BOX HA16A1
(92) BOX HA16A1
(93) BOX HA16A1
(94) BOX HA16A1
(95) BOX HA16A1
(96) BOX HA16A1
(97) BOX HA16A1
(98) BOX HA16A1
(99) BOX HA16A1
(100) BOX HA16A1

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A2

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A3

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Variable Name

MDCOTH3

MDCOTH4

MDCOTH5

MDCOTH6

MDCOTH7

MDCOTH8

MDCOTH9

MDCOTH10

HA34PRBC

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type
BOX HA16A3

routing

HA31BO3

TEXT

BOX HA16A4

routing

HA31BO4

TEXT

BOX HA16A5

routing

HA31BO5

TEXT

BOX HA16A6

routing

HA31BO6

TEXT

BOX HA16A7

routing

HA31BO7

TEXT

BOX HA16A8

routing

HA31BO8

TEXT

BOX HA16A9

routing

HA31BO9

TEXT

BOX HA16A10

routing

HA31BO10

TEXT

BOX HA16B

routing

HA34PREB

CODE ONE

Question Text/Description
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 93/Other3, THEN GO TO HA31BO3 - MDCOTH3.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16A4.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 3.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 94/Other4, THEN GO TO HA31BO4 - MDCOTH4.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 4.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 95/Other5, THEN GO TO HA31BO5 - MDCOTH5.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 5.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 96/Other6, THEN GO TO HA31BO6 - MDCOTH6.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 6.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 97/Other7, THEN GO TO HA31BO7 - MDCOTH7.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 7.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 98/Other8, THEN GO TO HA31BO8 - MDCOTH8.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 8.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 99/Other9, THEN GO TO HA31BO9 - MDCOTH9.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 9.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA31B - HA31BCOD INCLUDES 100/Other10, THEN GO TO HA31BO10 - MDCOTH10.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA16B.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 10.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA11B - COMATOSE = 1/YesComatose, GO TO BOX HA16AB.
ELSE IF CCN=NON-MISSING THEN GO TO HA10B-HA10BCOD.
ELSE, GO TO HA34PREB - HA34PRBC.
DEHYDRATION

Code List

Routing

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A4

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A5

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A6

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A7

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A8

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A9

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16A10

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HA16B

The next few items are about the other conditions (SP) may have had on or around (HS REF DATE). (Again, please
(01) CONTINUE
refer to the MDS.)

HA34B - DEHYD

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
DEHYD

HA34B

YES/NO

DEHYDRATION
[3.0, J1550]
Did (SP) experience dehydration on or around (HS REF DATE)? PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
SWALLOWING/ORAL PROBLEMS
[3.0, K0100]

HA37ABCO

HA37AB

CODE ALL

On or around (HS REF DATE), did (SP) experience the swallowing problem of…
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
WHEN ABSTRACTING FROM THE MDS, ONLY SELECT "96-NONE OF THE ABOVE" IF THAT IS THE BOX
CHECKED ON THE MDS.

SWALLOWING/ORAL PROBLEMS
[3.0, L0200]
HA37BBCO

HA37BB

CODE ALL

BOX HA16AB

routing

On or around (HS REF DATE), did (SP) experience the oral problem of…
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
WHEN ABSTRACTING FROM THE MDS, ONLY SELECT "96-NONE OF THE ABOVE" IF THAT IS THE BOX
CHECKED ON THE MDS.

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA37AB - HA37ABCO

(01) a loss of liquids or solids from mouth when eating
or drinking?
(02) holding food in mouth or cheeks or residual food in
mouth after meals?
(03) coughing or choking during meals or when
swallowing medications?
(04) complaints of difficulty or pain with swallowing?
(96) NONE OF THE ABOVE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HA37BB - HA37BBCO
(02) HA37BB - HA37BBCO
(03) HA37BB - HA37BBCO
(04) HA37BB - HA37BBCO
(96) HA37BB - HA37BBCO

(01) broken or loosely fitting full or partial denture?
(02) no natural teeth or tooth fragments?
(03) abnormal mouth tissue (ulcers, masses, oral
lesions)?
(04) obvious or likely cavity or broken natural teeth?
(05) inflamed or bleeding gums or loose natural teeth?
(06) mouth or facial pain, discomfort or difficulty with
chewing?
(07) UNABLE TO EXAMINE
(96) NONE OF THE ABOVE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA16AB
(02) BOX HA16AB
(03) BOX HA16AB
(04) BOX HA16AB
(05) BOX HA16AB
(06) BOX HA16AB
(07) BOX HA16AB
(96) BOX HA16AB

IF PERS.PERSRNDC = CURRENT ROUND, OR CURRENT ROUND IS FALL ROUND, GO TO HA38B - HEIGHT.
ELSE, GO TO HA39B - FCWEIGHT.

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Variable Name
HEIGHT

FCWEIGHT

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type
HA38B

CODE ONE

HA39B

CODE ONE

BOX HA17BB

routing

Question Text/Description
ORAL/NUTRITIONAL STATUS
[3.0, K0200]
What (is/was) (SP)'s height in inches?
ORAL/NUTRITIONAL STATUS
[3.0, K0200]
What was (SP)'s weight on or around (HS REF DATE)?
GO TO HA10B - HA10BCOD.
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES
NOT ON MDS

Code List

Routing

(01) Continuous
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HA39B - FCWEIGHT
(-8) HA39B - FCWEIGHT
(-9) HA39B - FCWEIGHT

(01) Continuous
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA17BB
(-8) BOX HA17BB
(-9) BOX HA17BB

(01)a Living Will?
(02) instructions not to resuscitate?
(03) instructions not to hospitalize?
Now, please tell me which of the following advanced directives were listed in (SP)'s record or chart for the period on
(04) restrictions on feeding, medication, or other treatment
or around (HS REF DATE).
restrictions?
(96) NONE CHECKED
Did (SP)'s record indicate…
(-8) Don't Know
(The rest of the health status questionnaire is not from the MDS.)

HA10BCOD

HA10B

CODE ALL

(01)HA32 - OTACTDIA
(02) HA32 - OTACTDIA
(03) HA32 - OTACTDIA
(04) HA32 - OTACTDIA
(96) HA32 - OTACTDIA
(-8) HA32 - OTACTDIA

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS
NOT ON MDS
OTACTDIA

HA32

YES/NO

Can you add any other active diagnoses for (SP) on or around (HS REF DATE) that have not yet been mentioned?
Please refer to the medical record including (SP)'s medications chart for (HS REF DATE MONTH).

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA15A
(01) HA33 - HA33CODE
(-8) BOX HA15A
(-9) BOX HA15A

PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS
NOT ON MDS
SHOW CARD HA5
HA33CODE

HA33

CODE ALL

What were the diagnoses?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
ENTER ICD-10 CODES, IF AVAILABLE, WHEN DIAGNOSIS TEXT IS MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE.

NMDCOTH1

NMDCOTH2

NMDCOTH3

NMDCOTH4

NMDCOTH5

BOX HA15AA1

routing

HA33O1

TEXT

BOX HA15AA2

routing

HA33O2

TEXT

BOX HA15AA3

routing

HA33O3

TEXT

BOX HA15AA4

routing

HA33O4

TEXT

BOX HA15AA5

routing

HA33O45

TEXT

IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 91/Other1, THEN GO TO HA33O1 - NMDCOTH1.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15AA2.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 1.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 92/Other2, THEN GO TO HA33O2 - NMDCOTH2.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15AA3.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 2.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 93/Other3, THEN GO TO HA33O3 - NMDCOTH3.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15AA4.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 3.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 94/Other4, THEN GO TO HA33O4 - NMDCOTH4.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 4.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 95/Other5, THEN GO TO HA33O5 - NMDCOTH5.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 5.
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Code List

Routing

(1) AGITATION
(2) ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY
(3) ALLERGIES
(4) ANOREXIA
(5) AORTIC STENOSIS
(6) ATAXIA
(7) ATYPICAL PSYCHOSIS
(8) BLINDNESS
(9) BREAST DISORDERS
(10) CATARACTS
(11) CEREBRAL DEGENERATION
(12) CLINICAL OBESITY
(13) CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE (C.DIFF.)
(14) CONJUNCTIVITIS
(15) CONSTIPATION
(16) DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
(17) DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA (HIATAL HERNIA)
(18) DIVERTICULA OF COLON
(20) DYSPHAGIA (SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES)
(21) EDEMA (OTHER THAN PULMONARY)
(22) GASTRITIS/DUODENITIS
(23) GASTROENTERITIS, NONINFECTIOUS
(24) GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE
(25) GOUT
(26) HEMORRHAGE OF ESOPHAGUS
(27) HIV INFECTION
(28) HYPERPLASIA OF PROSTATE
(29) HYPOPOTASSEMIA/HYPOKALEMIA
(30) HYPOTENSION (OTHER THAN ORTHOSTATIC)
(31) INSOMNIA
(32) KYPHOSIS
(33) MISSING LIMB (E.G., AMPUTATION)
(34) NONPSYCHOTIC BRAIN SYNDROME
(35) ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME
(36) OSTEOARTHRITIS
(37) PATHOLOGICAL BONE FRACTURE
(38) RENAL URETERAL DISORDER
(39) RESPIRATORY INFECTION
(40) SCOLIOSIS
(41) SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(42) SPINAL STENOSIS
(43) ULCER OF LEG, CHRONIC
(44) URINARY RETENTION
(45) VERTIGO
(91) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 1
(92) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 2
(93) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 3
(94) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 4
(95) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 5
(96) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 6
(97) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 7
(98)OTHER DIAGNOSIS 8
(99) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 9
(100) OTHER DIAGNOSIS 10

(1) BOX HA15AA1
(2) BOX HA15AA1
(3) BOX HA15AA1
(4) BOX HA15AA1
(5) BOX HA15AA1
(6) BOX HA15AA1
(7) BOX HA15AA1
(8) BOX HA15AA1
(9) BOX HA15AA1
(10) DO NOT DISPLAY
(11) BOX HA15AA1
(12 )BOX HA15AA1
(13) BOX HA15AA1
(14) BOX HA15AA1
(15) BOX HA15AA1
(16) BOX HA15AA1
(17) BOX HA15AA1
(18) BOX HA15AA1
(20) BOX HA15AA1
(21) BOX HA15AA1
(22) BOX HA15AA1
(23) BOX HA15AA1
(24) BOX HA15AA1
(25) BOX HA15AA1
(26) BOX HA15AA1
(27) BOX HA15AA1
(28) BOX HA15AA1
(29) BOX HA15AA1
(30) BOX HA15AA1
(31) BOX HA15AA1
(32) BOX HA15AA1
(33) BOX HA15AA1
(34) BOX HA15AA1
(35) BOX HA15AA1
(36) BOX HA15AA1
(37) BOX HA15AA1
(38) BOX HA15AA1
(39) BOX HA15AA1
(40) BOX HA15AA1
(41) BOX HA15AA1
(42) BOX HA15AA1
(43) BOX HA15AA1
(44) BOX HA15AA1
(45) BOX HA15AA1
(91) BOX HA15AA1
(92) BOX HA15AA1
(93) BOX HA15AA1
(94) BOX HA15AA1
(95) BOX HA15AA1
(96) BOX HA15AA1
(97) BOX HA15AA1
(98) BOX HA15AA1
(99) BOX HA15AA1
(100) BOX HA15AA1

(01) Continuous

BOX HA15AA2

(01) Continuous

BOX HA15AA3

(01) Continuous

BOX HA15AA4

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15AA5

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15AA6

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Variable Name

NMDCOTH6

NMDCOTH7

NMDCOTH8

NMDCOTH9

NMDCOTH10

HA33PREC

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type
BOX HA15AA6

routing

HA33O6

TEXT

BOX HA15AA7

routing

HA33O7

TEXT

BOX HA15AA8

routing

HA33O8

TEXT

BOX HA15AA9

routing

HA33O9

TEXT

BOX HA15AA10

routing

HA3310

TEXT

BOX HA15A

routing

HA33PRE

CODE ONE

Question Text/Description
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 96/Other6, THEN GO TO HA33O6 - NMDCOTH6.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 6.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 97/Other7, THEN GO TO HA33O7 - NMDCOTH7.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 7.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 98/Other8, THEN GO TO HA33O8 - NMDCOTH8.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 8.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 99/Other9, THEN GO TO HA33O9 - NMDCOTH9.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 9.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA33 - HA33CODE INCLUDES 100/Other10, THEN GO TO HA33O10 - NMDCOTH10.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA15A.
ENTER OTHER DIAGNOSIS 10.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF HA28B - HA28BCD1 OR HA28B2 - HA28BCD2 INCLUDES 9/Cancer, GO TO HA33PRE - HA33PREC.
ELSE, GO TO HA33D - MYOCARD.
[While you are referring to (SP)'s medical record/(Now)] I have some (additional) questions about the conditions you
mentioned earlier. (These questions cannot be found on the MDS).
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

Please refer to (SP)'s medical record and tell me in what part or parts of the body was the cancer found?
HA33BCOD

HA33B

CODE ALL

CNROTHOS

HA33B

TEXT

MYOCARD

CATAROP

HA33D

HA33E

YES/NO

YES/NO

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.

OTHER (SPECIFY)
CONDITIONS
NOT ON MDS
Still referring to the medical record, has (SP) ever had a myocardial infarction or heart attack?
VISION
NOT ON MDS
Has (SP) ever had an operation for cataracts?

BOX HA15F

routing

Routing

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15AA7

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15AA8

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15AA9

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15AA10

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA15A

(01) CONTINUE

HA33B - HA33BCOD

(01) BLADDER
(02) BREAST
(03) CERVIX
(04) COLON, RECTUM, OR BOWEL
(05) LUNG
(06) OVARY
(07) PROSTATE
(08) SKIN
(09) STOMACH
(10) UTERUS
(91) OTHER
(01) Continuous answer

(01) HA33D - MYOCARD
(02) HA33D - MYOCARD
(03) HA33D - MYOCARD
(04) HA33D - MYOCARD
(05) HA33D - MYOCARD
(06) HA33D - MYOCARD
(07) HA33D - MYOCARD
(08) HA33D - MYOCARD
(09) HA33D - MYOCARD
(10) HA33D - MYOCARD
(91) HA33B - CNROTHOS
HA33D - MYOCARD

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA33E - CATAROP
(01) HA33E - CATAROP
(-8) HA33E - CATAROP
(-9) HA33E - CATAROP
(00) BOX HA15F
(01) BOX HA15F
(-8) BOX HA15F
(-9) BOX HA15F

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA33G - OTHCAUS
(01) BOX HA15E
(-8) BOX HA17B
(-9) BOX HA17B

(01) Continous

BOX HA17B

(01) PLEASE SEE ITEM DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS

BOX HA17B

(01) Continue

HA43A - MAMMOGR

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43B - PAPSMEAR
(01) HA43B - PAPSMEAR
(-8) HA43B - PAPSMEAR
(-9) HA43B - PAPSMEAR

IF CORE OR (SP IS CFR, FCF, CFC, OR FFC) OR (SP IS IPR AND PERS.AGE >= 65), GO TO BOX HA17B.
IF NO CONDITIONS ARE INDICATED, GO TO HA33G - OTHCAUS.
ELSE, GO TO HA33F - CAUSEMCR.
You told me that (SP) has had [READ CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW.]

CAUSEMCR

HA33F

YES/NO

OTHCAUS

HA33G

VERBATIM TEXT

What was the original cause of (SP)'s becoming eligible for Medicare?
RECORD VERBATIM

BOX HA15E

routing

IF RESPONDENT REPORTED MORE THAN ONE CONDITION IN HA28B-HA33E, GO TO HA33H - HA33HCOD.
ELSE, GO TO BOX HA17B.

HA33H

CODE ALL

BOX HA17B

routing

HA33HCOD

Code List

(Was this/Were any of these) the original cause of (SP)'s becoming eligible for Medicare?

Which of these conditions was a cause of (him/her) becoming eligible for Medicare?
IF SP IS FEMALE, GO TO HA43APRE - HA43APRC.
ELSE GO TO HA43DAPR - HA43DAPC.
MAMMOGRAM/PAP SMEAR/HYSERECTOMY
NOT ON MDS

HA43APRC

HA43APRE

CODE ONE

The next items are about procedures (SP) may have had since (CURRENT MONTH AND DAY) a year ago.
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

MAMMOGR

HA43A

YES/NO

MAMMOGRAM/PAP SMEAR/HYSERECTOMY
NOT ON MDS
Since (MONTH & DAY OF TODAY'S DATE) a year ago has (SP) had a mammogram or breast x-ray?

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Variable Name
PAPSMEAR

MR Screen Name Question Type
HA43B

BOX HA17C

HYSTEREC

EVERHYST

HS-Health Status

HA43C

HA43D

YES/NO

routing

YES/NO

YES/NO

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

MAMMOGRAM/PAP SMEAR/HYSERECTOMY
NOT ON MDS

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA17C
(01) BOX HA17C
(-8) BOX HA17C
(-9) BOX HA17C

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA17CB
(01) BOX HA17CB
(-8) BOX HA17CB
(-9) BOX HA17CB
(00) BOX HA17CB
(01) BOX HA17CB
(-8) BOX HA17CB
(-9) BOX HA17CB

(01) Continue

HA43DA - DRECEXAM

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43DB - BLOODPSA
(01) HA43DB - BLOODPSA
(-8) HA43DB - BLOODPSA
(-9) HA43DB - BLOODPSA
(00) BOX HA17CB
(01) BOX HA17CB
(-8) BOX HA17CB
(-9) BOX HA17CB

Since (MONTH & DAY OF TODAY'S DATE) a year ago has (SP) had a Pap smear?
IF SP IS CFC or SP IS IPR OR ((SP IS FFC OR SP IS FCF) AND PreloadSP.HYSTFLAG <> 1/Indicated), GO TO
HA43D - EVERHYST.
ELSE IF PreloadSP.HYSTFLAG = 1/Indicated, GO TO BOX HA17CB.
ELSE, GO TO HA43C - HYSTEREC.
MAMMOGRAM/PAP SMEAR/HYSERECTOMY
NOT ON MDS
Since (MONTH & DAY OF TODAY'S DATE) a year ago has (SP) had a hysterectomy?
MAMMOGRAM/PAP SMEAR/HYSERECTOMY
NOT ON MDS
Has (SP) ever had a hysterectomy?

HA43DAPC

HA43DAPR

CODE ONE

The next items are about procedures (SP) may have had since (MONTH & DAY OF TODAY'S DATE) a year ago.
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

DRECEXAM

HA43DA

YES/NO

Since (MONTH & DAY OF TODAY'S DATE) a year ago has (SP) had a digital rectal examination of the prostate?

BLOODPSA

HA43DB

YES/NO

Since (MONTH & DAY OF TODAY'S DATE) a year ago has (SP) had a blood test for detection of prostate cancer,
such as a PSA?

BOX HA17CB

routing

IF FALL ROUND, GO TO HA43DC - FLUSHOT.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA17CA.
INFLUENZA VACCINE
[3.0, O0250]

FLUSHOT

PNUESHOT

HA43DC

YES/NO

BOX HA17CA

routing

HA43DD

YES/NO

(00) NO
(01) YES
Next, a question or two about shots people take to prevent certain illnesses. Did (SP) have a flu shot for last winter?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: Did (SP) have a flu shot anytime during the period from September (HS PREVIOUS
YEAR) through December (HS PREVIOUS YEAR)?]
IF PreloadSP.PSHOTFLG = 1/Indicated, GO TO HA43E - EVRSMOKE.
ELSE GO TO HA43DD - PNUESHOT.
PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE
[3.0, O0300]
Has (SP) ever had a shot for pneumonia?

EVRSMOKE

HA43E

YES/NO

SMOKING
NOT ON MDS
The next couple of questions are about smoking. Has (SP) ever smoked cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco?

BOX HA17D

NOWSMOKE

HA43F

routing

YES/NO

IF HA11B - COMATOSE = 1/YesComatose, GO TO BOX HA23B.
ELSE IF HA43E - EVRSMOKE = 1/Yes AND SP IS ALIVE, GO TO HA43F - NOWSMOKE.
ELSE GO TO HA43GPRE - HA43GPRC.
SMOKING
NOT ON MDS
Does (SP) smoke now?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

HA43GPRC

HA43GPRE

CODE ONE

IADSTOOP

HA43G

CODE ONE

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43E - EVRSMOKE
(01) HA43E - EVRSMOKE
(-8) HA43E - EVRSMOKE
(-9) HA43E - EVRSMOKE

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA17D
(01) BOX HA17D
(-8) BOX HA17D
(-9) BOX HA17D

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43GPRE - HA43GPRC
(01) HA43GPRE - HA43GPRC
(-8) HA43GPRE - HA43GPRC
(-9) HA43GPRE - HA43GPRC

Now I'm going to ask about how difficult it was, on the average, for (SP) to do certain kinds of activities on or around
(01) CONTINUE
(HS REF DATE). Please tell me for each activity whether (SP) had no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some
difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or was not able to do it.
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
IADLS
NOT ON MDS
SHOW CARD HA6
On or around (HS REF DATE), how much difficulty, if any, did (SP) have…
stooping, crouching, or kneeling?

(00) BOX HA17CA
(01) BOX HA17CA
(-8) BOX HA17CA
(-9) BOX HA17CA

(00) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(01) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(02) SOME DIFFICULTY
(03) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(04) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HA43G - IADSTOOP

(00) HA43G - IADLIFT
(01) HA43G - IADLIFT
(02) HA43G - IADLIFT
(03) HA43G - IADLIFT
(04) HA43G - IADLIFT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

IADLIFT

HA43G

CODE ONE

SHOW CARD HA6
lifting or carrying objects as heavy as 10 pounds, like a sack of potatoes?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

IADREACH

HA43G

CODE ONE

SHOW CARD HA6
reaching or extending arms above shoulder level?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

IADGRASP

HA43G

CODE ONE

SHOW CARD HA6
either writing or handling and grasping small objects?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

IADWALK

HA43G

CODE ONE

SHOW CARD HA6
walking a quarter of a mile - that is, about 2 or 3 blocks?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

DIFUSEPH

HA43H1

CODE ONE

Now I'm going to ask about some everyday activities and whether (SP) had any difficulty doing them by
(himself/herself) because of a health or physical problem on or around (HS REF DATE).
Did (SP) have any difficulty on or around (HS REF DATE) using the telephone?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS

REASNOPH

DIFSHOP

REASNOSH

DIFMONEY

REASNOMM

HA43I1

HA43H2

HA43I2

HA43H3

HA43I3

BOX HA17F

SPHEALTH

HA43J

CODE ONE

CODE ONE

CODE ONE

CODE ONE

CODE ONE

routing

CODE ONE

You said that using the telephone is something that (SP) doesn't do.
Is this because of a health or physical problem?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS
Did (SP) have any difficulty on or around (HS REF DATE) shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or
medicines)?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS
You said that shopping is something that (SP) doesn't do.
Is this because of a health or physical problem?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS
Did (SP) have any difficulty on or around (HS REF DATE) managing money (like keeping track of money or paying
bills)?
IADLS
NOT ON MDS
You said that managing money is something that (SP) doesn't do.
Is this because of a health or physical problem?
IF SP IS ALIVE, GO TO HA43J - SPHEALTH.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA23B.
GENERAL HEALTH
NOT ON MDS

Code List

Routing

(00) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(01) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(02) SOME DIFFICULTY
(03) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(04) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(01) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(02) SOME DIFFICULTY
(03) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(04) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(01) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(02) SOME DIFFICULTY
(03) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(04) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(01) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(02) SOME DIFFICULTY
(03) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(04) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43G - IADREACH
(01) HA43G - IADREACH
(02) HA43G - IADREACH
(03) HA43G - IADREACH
(04) HA43G - IADREACH
(-8) HA43G - IADREACH
(-9) HA43G - IADREACH
(00) HA43G - IADGRASP
(01) HA43G - IADGRASP
(02) HA43G - IADGRASP
(03) HA43G - IADGRASP
(04) HA43G - IADGRASP
(-8) HA43G - IADGRASP
(-9) HA43G - IADGRASP
(00) HA43G - IADWALK
(01) HA43G - IADWALK
(02) HA43G - IADWALK
(03) HA43G - IADWALK
(04) HA43G - IADWALK
(-8) HA43G - IADWALK
(-9) HA43G - IADWALK
(00) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH
(01) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH
(02) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH
(03) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH
(04) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH
(-8) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH
(-9) HA43H1 - DIFUSEPH

(00) NO
(01) YES
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP
(01) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP
(03) HA43I1 - REASNOPH
(-8) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP
(-9) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP

(00) NO
(01)YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP
(01) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP
(-8) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP
(-9) HA43H2 - DIFSHOP

(00) NO
(01) YES
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY
(01) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY
(03) HA43I2 - REASNOSH
(-8) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY
(-9) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY
(01) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY
(-8) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY
(-9) HA43H3 - DIFMONEY

(00) NO
(01) YES
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA17F
(01) BOX HA17F
(03)HA43I3 - REASNOMM
(-8) BOX HA17F
(-9) BOX HA17F

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA17F
(01) BOX HA17F
(-8) BOX HA17F
(-9) BOX HA17F

(00) EXCELLENT
(01) VERY GOOD
(02) GOOD
[Finally, I have a few questions on (SP)'s general health.]
(03) FAIR
(04) POOR
In general, compared to other people of (his/her) age, would you say that (SP)'s health is excellent, very good, good, (-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
fair or poor?

(00) HA43K - GENHLTH
(01) HA43K - GENHLTH
(02) HA43K - GENHLTH
(03) HA43K - GENHLTH
(04) HA43K - GENHLTH
(-8) HA43K - GENHLTH
(-9) HA43K - GENHLTH

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Variable Name

GENHLTH

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

HA43K

CODE ONE

Question Text/Description
GENERAL HEALTH
NOT ON MDS
Compared to one year ago, how would you rate (SP)'s health in general now? Would you say (SP)'s health is . . .

LIMACTIV

HA43L

CODE ONE

BOX HA23B

routing

GENERAL HEALTH
NOT ON MDS
How much of the time during the past month has (SP)'s health limited (his/her) social activities, like visiting with
friends or close relatives? Would you say . . .
IF BQ9-EDLEVELF = DK, RF, OR EMPTY, GO TO HA51B - HEDULEV.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA24.
EDUCATION LEVEL
NOT ON MDS

HEDULEV

HA51B

CODE ONE

As far as you know, what (is/was) the highest level of schooling (SP) completed?
IF DK, USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES.

BOX HA24

routing

IF HS2REF <> EMPTY OR DK AND (HS2DOI = EMPTY OR HA1PRE2T2 - HA1PRE2C = 1/Continue), GO TO BOX
HAT2BEG.
ELSE GO TO HC2 - DIDABSTR.

Code List

Routing

(00) much better now than one year ago,
(01) somewhat better now than one year ago,
(02) about the same,
(03) somewhat worse now than one year ago, or
(04) much worse now than one year ago?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) none of the time,
(01) some of the time,
(02) most of the time, or
(03) all of the time?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(01) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(02) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(03) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(04) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(-8) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(-9) HA43L - LIMACTIV
(00) BOX HA23B
(01) BOX HA23B
(02) BOX HA23B
(03) BOX HA23B
(-8) BOX HA23B
(-9) BOX HA23B

(01) NO FORMAL SCHOOLING
(02) ELEMENTARY (1ST-8TH GRADES)
(03) SOME HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH GRADES)
(04) COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL, NO COLLEGE
(05) TECHNICAL OR TRADE SCHOOL
(06) SOME COLLEGE
(07) COLLEGE GRADUATE
(08) GRADUATE DEGREE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA24
(02) BOX HA24
(03) BOX HA24
(04) BOX HA24
(05) BOX HA24
(06) BOX HA24
(07) BOX HA24
(08) BOX HA24
(-8) BOX HA24
(-9) BOX HA24

(01) ALL
(02) MAJORITY
(03) HALF
(04) SOME
(05) NONE

(01) HC3 - WHYABSTR
(02) HC3 - WHYABSTR
(03) HC3 - WHYABSTR
(04) HC3 - WHYABSTR
(05) BOX HCEND

(01) NO KNOWLEDGEABLE RESPONDENT AVAILABLE
(02) NO TIME/STAFF BURDEN TOO GREAT
(03) REFUSAL--UNWILLING TO COOPERATE
(91) OTHER

(01) BOX HCEND
(02) BOX HCEND
(03) BOX HCEND
(91)HC3 - WHYABSOS

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HCEND

DID YOU ABSTRACT?

DIDABSTR

HC2

CODE ONE

TO ABSTRACT MEANS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE BENEFICIARY'S RECORDS FOR ENTRY INTO
THE QUESTIONNAIRE. EXAMPLES OF RECORDS YOU MAY HAVE ABSTRACTED FROM INCLUDE THE
MINIMUM DATA SET (MDS), NURSES NOTES, PHYSICIANS ORDERS, AND/OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY.
USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE WHICH ANSWER IS THE MOST ACCURATE CHOICE FOR THE
AMOUNT YOU ABSTRACTED. IF THERE WAS NO ABSTRACTION AT ALL, PLEASE SELECT "NONE".

WHYABSTR

HC3

CODE ONE

WHY DID YOU ABSTRACT?

WHYABSOS

HC3
BOX HCEND

VERBATIM TEXT
routing

BOX HAT2BEG

routing

OTHER(SPECIFY)
GO TO HSFINSCR2 - FINSCRN2.
IF FACR.HAINTFLG <> 1/Indicated, GO TO HA1PRE1T2 - HA1PRE1C.
ELSE GO TO HA1PRE2T2 - HA1PRE2C.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

HA1PRE1C

HA1PRE1T2

CODE ONE

The next questions are about (SP)'s health status on or around (T2 REF DATE). We have found that much of the
data we are collecting is usually located in the resident's (full Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, the Quarterly
(01) CONTINUE
Review forms, and other medical chart notes/medical record). Please take a moment to locate the records now and
confirm they are the records closest to (T2 REF DATE).

HA1PRE2T2 - HA1PRE2C

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION
HA1PRE2C

HA1PRE2T2

BOX HA2T2

RECHAVE

HA1T2

CODE ONE

routing

YES/NO

[Those are all of the questions we have about (SP)'s health on (HS REF DATE). Now, I would like to ask some
questions about (his/her) health at (T2 REF DATE)./The following questions are about (SP)'s health status on or
around (T2 REF DATE)].
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
IF HA2-RECFORMS = 1/Yes OR (HA2-RECFORMS = EMPTY AND Prelaod.HSFORMS = 1/Indicated), GO TO
HA2BT2 - RECFORM2. ELSE IF HS1REF <> EMPTY, GO TO HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC.
ELSE GO TO HA1T2 - RECHAVE.
RECORD IDENTIFCATION
Do you have (SP)'s medical records for the period on or around (T2 REF DATE)?
Is there someone else I should speak with, or do the records exist elsewhere?

HSCONTN1

HA1BT2

CODE ONE

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW FOR THIS SP WITH THIS RESPONDENT WITHOUT THE
MEDICAL RECORDS?

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HA2T2

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA1BT2 - HSCONTN1
(01) BOX HA2AT2
(-8) HA1BT2 - HSCONTN1
(-9) HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC

(00) NO, RETURN TO NAVIGATE SCREEN
(01) YES, CONTINUE WITHOUT MEDICAL RECORDS

(00) BOX HCENDT2
(01) HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC

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Variable Name

RECFORMS

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type
BOX HA2AT2

routing

HA2T2

YES/NO

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

(00) NO
(01) YES

(00) HA2B1T2 - HSCONTN2
(01) HA2BT2 - RECFORM2

IF (PLACTYPE = 4/NursingHomeUnitCCRC, 7/HospitalBasedSNF OR 17/RehabilitationFacility) OR
FQ.COMPLEXF = 1/Indicated, GO TO HA2T2 - RECFORMS.
ELSE GO TO HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION
Do the medical records contain any full MDS assessment or Quarterly Review Forms?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
Is there someone else I should speak with, or do the records exist elsewhere?

HSCONTN2

HA2B1T2

CODE ONE

RECFORM2

HA2BT2

YES/NO

HSCONTN3

HA2CT2

CODE ONE

ASSESDT1

HA3BT2

DATE

(00) NO, RETURN TO NAVIGATE SCREEN
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW FOR THIS SP WITH THIS RESPONDENT WITHOUT ANY MDS (01) YES, CONTINUE WITHOUT MDS
FORMS?
RECORD IDENTIFICATION
(00) NO
(01) YES
Do (SP)'s medical records contain (a full/another) MDS assessment or Quarterly Review form dated [after
(PreloadSP.PRVHSREF)/after (PreloadSP.LASTVAD)/on or around (T2 REF DATE)/after BCVAD)]?
Is there someone else I should speak with, or do the records exist elsewhere?
(00) NO, RETURN TO NAVIGATE SCREEN
(01) YES, CONTINUE WITH THIS RESPONDENT
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW FOR THIS SP WITH THIS RESPONDENT?
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

What is the assessment date on the full MDS assessment or Quarterly Review that was completed closest to (T2
REF DATE) for (SP) after (RAD+14)/BCVAD/PreloadSP.LASTVAD].
ENTER DATE IN "MM DD YY" FORMAT.

(00) BOX HCENDT2
(01) HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC
(00) HA2CT2 - HSCONTN3
(01) HA3BT2 - ASSESDT1
(00) BOX HCENDT2
(01) HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA4T2
(-8) BOX HA4T2
(-9) BOX HA4T2

(00) QUARTERLY REVIEW
(01) FULL MDS
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA7T2
(01) BOX HA7T2
(-8) BOX HA7T2
(-9) BOX HA7T2

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA8T2
(01) BOX HA8T2
(-8) BOX HA8T2
(-9) BOX HA8T2

(01) ADMISSION
(02) ANNUAL
(03) SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN STATUS
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) Continuous answer
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01)Continuous Answer
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(02) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(03) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(91) HA6T2 - FORMREOS
(-8) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(-9) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(00) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(01) HA7BT2 - ASSESDT2
(-8) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(-9) HA7CT2 - MDSINT1
(01) BOX HA10T2
(-8) BOX HA10T2
(-9) BOX HA10T2

(IF NO MDS AVAILABLE, BACK UP AND CHANGE THE RESPONSE.)

FORMTYPE1

CLOSFORM

BOX HA4T2

routing

IF HA3BT2 - ASSESDT1 = DK, RF AND FIRST TIME AT HA3BT2 - ASSESDT1, GO TO HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA5T2.

BOX HA5T2

routing

IF LAST ASSESSMENT DATE ENTRY COLLECTED IN HA3BT2 - ASSESDT1 IS VALID, GO TO HA4T2 FORMTYPE1.
ELSE GO TO HA5T2 - CLOSFORM.
RECORD IDENTIFICATION

HA4T2

CODE ONE

BOX HA7T2

routing

IF MOST RECENT ASSESSMENT DATE IS COMPLETE THEN COMPARE WITH T2 REF DATE. IF NUMBER OF
DAYS BETWEEN ASSESSMENT DATE AND T2 REF DATE MORE THAN +/- 7, GO TO HA5T2 - CLOSFORM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA9T2A

HA5T2

YES/NO

Besides the form you just told me about, does (SP)'s medical record contain any other MDS form or Quarterly
Review form dated closer to (T2 REF DATE)?

BOX HA8T2

routing

BOX HA9T2A

routing

BOX HA9T2B

routing

BOX HA9T2C

routing

FORMREAS

HA6T2

CODE ONE

FORMREOS

HA6T2

VERBATIM TEXT

RECMDS

HA7AT2

YES/NO

ASSESDT2

HA7BT2

NUMERIC

BOX HA10T2

routing

Please tell me if the form with the assessment date of (T2 ASSESS DATE) is a full MDS or a quarterly review.

IF HA5T2 - CLOSFORM = 1/Yes, GO TO HA3BT2 - ASSESDT1. ELSE GO TO BOX HA9T2A.
IF T2TOT = 1 AND (FORMTYPE = DK, RF, OR EMPTY), GO TO HA9PREBT2 - HA9PRBC.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA9T2B.
GO TO BOX HA9T2C.
IF CVATYPE = 1/FullMDS, GO TO HA6T2 - FORMREAS.
ELSE IF CVATYPE = 0/QuarterlyReview, AND XBACKUP = EMPTY, GO TO HA7AT2 - RECMDS.
ELSE GO TO HA7CT2 - MDSINT1.
RECORD IDENTIIFCATION
[3.0, A0310A]
ASSESSMENT DATE: {ASSESSMENT DATE)
What was the primary reason for the assessment on the full MDS assessment dated (TCVAD)?
OTHER (SPECIFY)
Does (SP)'s medical record contain a full MDS assessment dated between (T2 DATE RANGE).
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS
What is the date of the full MDS assessment closest to (T2 REF DATE)?
IF NO MDS AVAILABLE, BACK UP AND CHANGE THE RESPONSE.
IF CCN=NON-MISSING THEN GO TO BOX HA17BBT2.
ELSE GO TO HA7CT2 - MDSINT1.

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

RECORD IDENTIFICATION

MDSINT1

HA9PRBC

HA7CT2

CODE ONE

BOX HA19AT2

routing

HA9PREBT2

CODE ONE

Please refer to the (FORM TYPE) with the assessment date of (CLOSEST VALID ASSESSMENT DATE) when
answering the following questions. [If the information is not found on the Quarterly Review, please refer to the full
(01) Continue
MDS form with the assessment date of (BACKUP MDS ASSESSMENT DATE)/If the information is not found on the
MDS form, please refer to (SP)'s medical record) to answer the questions.]

BOX HA19AT2

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
GO TO HA11BT2 - COMATOSE.
Now I have some questions concerning (SP)'s health on or around [(HS REF DATE)/(his/her) admission to the
(facility/home)]. [(Please refer to (SP)'s medical record/Since I will be collecting information about (SP) on or around
(HS REF DATE) and there is no MDS or Quarterly Review available close to that date, please refer to (SP)'s
medical record for the information/Since you do not have a medical record at hand for reference, please think about (01) Continue
the information found in (SP)'s medical record) to answer these questions.]

HA11BT2 - COMATOSE

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
COMATOSE

MENTCON

MENTSUM

HA12PRBC

CSMEMST

CSMEMLT

HA11BT2

HA12AABT2

CODE ONE

YES/NO

HA12ABT2

NUMERIC

BOX HA12A

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HA12PREBT2

CODE ONE

HA12BT2

HA13BT2

CODE ONE

CODE ONE

COMATOSE
[3.0, B0100]
Was (SP) in a persistent vegetative state with no discernible consciousness on (T2 REF DATE)?
COGNITIVE PATTERNS
[3.0, C0100]
Should a brief interview for Mental Status (C0200-C0500) be conducted?
BRIEF INTERVIEW FOR MENTAL STATUS (BIMS) SUMMARY SCORE
[3.0, C0500]
ENTER SUMMARY SCORE (0 -15) FROM BIMS.
ENTER ''99" IF THE RESIDENT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW.
IF MENTSUM=99, GO TO HA12PREBT2-HA12PRBC.
ELSE GO TO BOX HA13BT2.
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[(Since (SP) was recorded as being unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status, the next series of
questions deal with (SP)'s memory recall ability./The next series of questions deal with (SP)'s memory or recall
ability.)]
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C0700]
On or around (T2 REF DATE), was (SP)'s short-term memory okay, that is, did (he/she) seem or appear to recall
things after 5 minutes?
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C0800]
Was (SP)'s long-term memory okay; that is, did (she/he) seem or appear to recall events in the distant past?
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C0900]

HA14BCOD

HA14BT2

CODE ALL

On or around (T2 REF DATE), was (SP) able to recall…
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
MEMORY/COGNITIVE SKILLS
[3.0, C1000]

CSDECIS

HA15BT2

CODE ONE

BOX HA13BT2

routing

How skilled was (SP) in making daily decisions? Was (she/he) independent, did (she/he) exhibit modified
independence, was (she/he) moderately impaired, or was (she/he) severely impaired?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
GO TO HA21BT2 - BSAYSOT
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0200]

BSAYSOT

HA21BT2

CODE ONE

How often did the following behavioral problems occur on or around (T2 REF DATE)? Would you say the behavior
was not exhibited, occurred 1 to 3 days, occurred 4 to 6 days, but less than daily, or occurred daily?
Physical behavior symptoms directed toward others.

(00) NO (NOT COMATOSE)
(01) YES (COMATOSE)
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA12AABT2 - MENTCON
(01) HA39BT2 - FCWEIGHT
(-8) HA12AABT2 - MENTCON
(-9) HA12AABT2 - MENTCON
(00) HA12PREBT2 - HA12PRBC
(01) HA12ABT2 - MENTSUM
(-8) HA12PREBT2 - HA12PRBC
(-9) HA12PREBT2 - HA12PRBC

(01) CONTINOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA12A
(-8) BOX HA13BT2
(-9) BOX HA13BT2

(01) CONTINUE

HA12BT2 - CSMEMST

(00) MEMORY OK
(01) MEMORY PROBLEM
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA13BT2 - CSMEMLT
(01) HA13BT2 - CSMEMLT
(-8) HA13BT2 - CSMEMLT
(-9) HA13BT2 - CSMEMLT

(00) MEMORY OK
(01) MEMORY PROBLEM
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA14BT2 - HA14BCOD
(01) HA14BT2 - HA14BCOD
(-8) HA14BT2 - HA14BCOD
(-9) HA14BT2 - HA14BCOD

(01) the current season?
(02) the location of (her/his) own room?
(03) staff names or faces?
(04) the fact that (she/he) was in a nursing home?
(96) NONE CHECKED
(-8) Don't Know

(01) HA15BT2 - CSDECIS
(02) HA15BT2 - CSDECIS
(03) HA15BT2 - CSDECIS
(04) HA15BT2 - CSDECIS
(96) HA15BT2 - CSDECIS
(-8) HA15BT2 - CSDECIS

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) MODIFIED INDEPENDENCE
(02) MODERATELY IMPAIRED
(03) SEVERELY IMPAIRED
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX HA13BT2
(01) BOX HA13BT2
(02) BOX HA13BT2
(03) BOX HA13BT2
(-8) BOX HA13BT2
(-9) BOX HA13BT2

(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT
(01) HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT
(02) HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT
(03) HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT
(-8) HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT
(-9) HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT

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Variable Name

BSVERBOT

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

HA21BT2

CODE ONE

Question Text/Description
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0200]
Verbal behavior symptoms directed toward others.

BSNOTOT

HA21BT2

CODE ONE

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0200]
Other behavioral symptoms not directed toward others.

BOX HA21BT2

BSELFILL

HA21ABT2

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YES/NO

BSELFCAR

HA21ABT2

YES/NO

BSELFACT

HA21ABT2

YES/NO

BSOTHILL

BSOTHACT

HA21BBT2

HA21BBT2

YES/NO

YES/NO

BSOTHENV

HA21BBT2

YES/NO

BSNOEVAL

HA21CBT2

CODE ONE

BSOFTWAN

HA21DBT2

CODE ONE

BSWDANGR

BSWOTACT

HA21EBT2

HA21EBT2

YES/NO

YES/NO

Code List

Routing

(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT
(01) HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT
(02) HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT
(03) HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT
(-8) HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT
(-9) HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT
(00) BOX HA21BT2
(01) BOX HA21BT2
(02) BOX HA21BT2
(03) BOX HA21BT2
(-8) BOX HA21BT2
(-9) BOX HA21BT2

IF HA21BT2 - BSAYSOT and HA21BT2 - BSVERBOT and HA21BT2 - BSNOTOT = 0/BehaviorNotExhibited, GO TO
HA21CBT2 - BSNOEVAL.
ELSE GO TO HA21ABT2 - BSELFILL.
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0500]
(00) NO
(01) YES
Did any of (SP)'s behavior…
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
put the resident at significant risk for physical illness or injury?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(00) NO
[3.0, E0500]
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
significantly interfere with the resident's care?
(-9) Refused
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(00) NO
[3.0, E0500]
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
significantly interfere with the resident's participation in activities or social interactions?
(-9) Refused
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0600]
(00) NO
(01) YES
Did any of (SP)'s behavior…
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
put others at significant risk for physical illness or injury?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0600]
significantly intrude on the privacy or activities of others?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E0600]

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
significantly disrupt care or living environment?
(-9) Refused
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
[3.0, E0800]
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
How often did (SP) reject evaluation or care that is necessary to achieve (his/her) goals for health and well-being on (03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
or around (T2 REF DATE)? Would you say the behavior was not exhibited, occurred 1 to 3 days, occurred 4 to 6
(-8) Don't Know
days, but less than daily, or occurred daily?
(-9) Refused
(00) BEHAVIOR NOT EXHIBITED
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(01) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 1 TO 3 DAYS
[3.0, E0900]
(02) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED 4 TO 6 DAYS
(03) BEHAVIOR OCCURRED DAILY
How often did (SP) wander on or around (T2 REF DATE)? Would you say the behavior was not exhibited, occurred
(-8) Don't Know
1 to 3 days, occurred 4 to 6 days, but less than daily, or occurred daily?
(-9) Refused
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
[3.0, E1000]
(00) NO
(01) YES
Did any of (SP)'s wandering…
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
place the resident at significant risk of getting to a potentially dangerous place?
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
(00) NO
[3.0, E1000]
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
BSWOTACT
(-9) Refused
significantly intrude on the privacy or activities of others?

(00) HA21ABT2 - BSELFCAR
(01) HA21ABT2 - BSELFCAR
(-8) HA21ABT2 - BSELFCAR
(-9) HA21ABT2 - BSELFCAR
(00) HA21ABT2 - BSELFACT
(01) HA21ABT2 - BSELFACT
(-8) HA21ABT2 - BSELFACT
(-9) HA21ABT2 - BSELFACT
(00) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHILL
(01) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHILL
(-8) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHILL
(-9) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHILL
(00) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHACT
(01) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHACT
(-8) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHACT
(-9) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHACT
(00) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHENV
(01) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHENV
(-8) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHENV
(-9) HA21BBT2 - BSOTHENV
(00) HA21CBT2 - BSNOEVAL
(01) HA21CBT2 - BSNOEVAL
(-8) HA21CBT2 - BSNOEVAL
(-9) HA21CBT2 - BSNOEVAL
(00) HA21DBT2 - BSOFTWAN
(01) HA21DBT2 - BSOFTWAN
(02) HA21DBT2 - BSOFTWAN
(03) HA21DBT2 - BSOFTWAN
(-8) HA21DBT2 - BSOFTWAN
(-9) HA21DBT2 - BSOFTWAN
(00) HA22PREBT2 - HA22PRBC
(01) HA21EBT2 - BSWDANGR
(02) HA21EBT2 - BSWDANGR
(03) HA21EBT2 - BSWDANGR
(-8) HA21EBT2 - BSWDANGR
(-9) HA21EBT2 - BSWDANGR
(00) HA21EBT2 - BSWOTACT
(01) HA21EBT2 - BSWOTACT
(-8) HA21EBT2 - BSWOTACT
(-9) HA21EBT2 - BSWOTACT
(00) HA22PREBT2 - HA22PRBC
(01) HA22PREBT2 - HA22PRBC
(-8) HA22PREBT2 - HA22PRBC
(-9) HA22PREBT2 - HA22PRBC

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

The next questions are about (SP)'s ability to perform Activities of Daily Living or ADLs, on or around (T2 REF
DATE).
HA22PRBC

HA22PREBT2

CODE ONE

I will read you a list of activities and would like you to tell me if (SP)'s self-performance was independent, required
(01) CONTINUE
supervision, required limited assistance, required extensive assistance, was totally dependent, or if the activity did
not occur. [By self-performance I mean what (SP) actually did for (himself/herself) and how much help was required
by staff members.]
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.
ADLS/PHYSCIAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
(SHOW CARD HA1)

PFTRNSFR

HA22BT2

CODE ONE

Please tell me (SP)'s level of self-performance in…
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
transferring (for example, in and out of bed).

PFLOCOMO

HA22BT2

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSCIAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
locomotion on unit.

PFDRSSNG

HA22BT2

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSCIAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
dressing.

PFEATING

HA22BT2

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSCIAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
eating.

PFTOILET

HA22BT2

CODE ONE

ADLS/PHYSCIAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0110]
using the toilet.

ADLS/PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
[3.0, G0120]
PFBATHNG

HA23BT2

CODE ONE

Again referring to the time on or around (T2 REF DATE), what was (SP)'s level of self-performance when bathing:
was (she/he) independent, did (she/he) require supervision, require physical help limited to transfer only, require
physical help in part of the bathing activity, was (she/he) totally dependent, or did the activity not occur?
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.

HA24PRBC

HA24PREBT2

CODE ONE

The next questions are about modes of locomotion and appliances or devices (SP) might have used on or around
(T2 REF DATE).

HA22BT2 - PFTRNSFR

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(01) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(02) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(03) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(04) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(07) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(08) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(-8) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO
(-9) HA22BT2 - PFLOCOMO

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) IHA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(01) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(02) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(03) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(04) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(07) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(08) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(-8) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG
(-9) HA22BT2 - PFDRSSNG

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(01) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(02) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(03) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(04) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(07) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(08) AHA22BT2 - PFEATING
(-8) HA22BT2 - PFEATING
(-9) HA22BT2 - PFEATING

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(01) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(02) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(03) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(04) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(07) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(08) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(-8) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET
(-9) HA22BT2 - PFTOILET

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) LIMITED ASSISTANCE
(03) EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY OCCURRED ONLY ONCE OR TWICE
(08) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(01) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(02) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(03) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(04) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(07) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(08) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(-8) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG
(-9) HA23BT2 - PFBATHNG

(00) INDEPENDENT
(01) SUPERVISION
(02) PHYSICAL HELP LIMITED TO TRANSFER ONLY
(03) PHYSICAL HELP IN PART OF BATHING ACTIVITY
(04) TOTAL DEPENDENCE
(07) ACTIVITY DID NOT OCCUR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(01) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(02) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(03) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(04) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(07) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(-8) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC
(-9) HA24PREBT2 - HA24PRBC

(01) CONTINUE

HA24BT2 - HA24BCOD

PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

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Variable Name

HS-Health Status

MR Screen Name Question Type

Question Text/Description
MODES OF LOCOMOTION
[3.0, G0600]
On or around (T2 REF DATE) did (he/she) use…

HA24BCOD

FCWEIGHT

HA24BT2

CODE ALL

BOX HA14BT2

routing

HA39BT2

NUMERIC

BOX HA17BBT2

routing

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
SEPARATE RESPONSES BY USING THE SPACEBAR.
PRESS F1 KEY FOR COMPLETE DEFINITIONS.
WHEN ABSTRACTING FROM THE MDS, ONLY SELECT "96-NONE OF THE ABOVE" IF THAT IS THE BOX
CHECKED ON THE MDS.
GO TO HA39BT2 - FCWEIGHT
ORAL/NUTRITIONAL STATUS
[3.0, K0200]
What was (SP)'s weight on or around (T2 REF DATE)?
GO TO HC2T2 - DIDABSTR.

Code List

Routing

(01) a cane or crutch?
(02) a walker?
(03) a manual or electric wheelchair?
(04) a limb prosthesis?
(96) NONE CHECKED
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA14BT2
(02) BOX HA14BT2
(03) BOX HA14BT2
(04) BOX HA14BT2
(96) BOX HA14BT2
(-8) BOX HA14BT2
(-9) BOX HA14BT2

(01) CONTINUOUS
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HA17BBT2
(-8) BOX HA17BBT2
(-9) BOX HA17BBT2

DID YOU ABSTRACT?

DIDABSTR

HC2T2

CODE ONE

(01) ALL
TO ABSTRACT MEANS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE BENEFICIARY'S RECORDS FOR ENTRY INTO
(02) MAJORITY
THE QUESTIONNAIRE. EXAMPLES OF RECORDS YOU MAY HAVE ABSTRACTED FROM INCLUDE THE
(03) HALF
MINIMUM DATA SET (MDS), NURSES NOTES, PHYSICIANS ORDERS, AND/OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
(04) SOME
PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY.
(05) NONE

(01) HC3T2 - WHYABSTR
(02) HC3T2 - WHYABSTR
(03) HC3T2 - WHYABSTR
(04) HC3T2 - WHYABSTR
(05) BOX HCENDT2

USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE WHICH ANSWER IS THE MOST ACCURATE CHOICE FOR THE
AMOUNT YOU ABSTRACTED. IF THERE WAS NO ABSTRACTION AT ALL, PLEASE SELECT "NONE".

WHYABSTR

HC3T2

CODE ONE

WHY DID YOU ABSTRACT?

WHYABSOS

HC3T2
BOX HCENDT2

VERBATIM TEXT
routing

FINSCRN2

HSFINSCR2

CODE ONE

OTHER (SPECIFY)
GO TO HSFINSCR2 - FINSCRN2.
(RETURN TO NAVIGATOR TO CONTINUE INTERVIEW. THE HEALTH STATUS SECTION WAS NOT
COMPLETED./YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE HEALTH STATUS SECTION FOR THIS SP.)

FINSCRN

HSFINSCR
BOX HSEND

CODE ONE
routing

PRESS "1" TO TO CONTINUE.
PRESS "1" TO RETURN TO NAVIGATION SCREEN.
GO TO NAVIGATOR

(01) NO KNOWLEDGEABLE RESPONDENT AVAILABLE
(02) NO TIME/STAFF BURDEN TOO GREAT
(03) REFUSAL--UNWILLING TO COOPERATE
(91) OTHER

(01) BOX HCENDT2
(02) BOX HCENDT2
(03) BOX HCENDT2
(91) HC3T2 - WHYABSOS

(01) Continuous Answer

BOX HCENDT2

(01) CONTINUE

HSFINSCR - FINSCRN

(01) CONTINUE

BOX HSEND

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