Understanding and Coding MDS 3.0 Item GG0170D1: Sit to Stand (Admission Performance)

Understanding and Coding MDS 3.0 Item GG0170D1: Sit to Stand (Admission Performance)

Introduction

Purpose:
MDS Item GG0170D1 assesses a resident’s ability to move from a seated position to standing at the time of admission. This is an essential part of assessing their mobility and creating a care plan that reflects their needs during their stay.

What is MDS Item GG0170D1?

Explanation:
GG0170D1 evaluates how much help a resident needs to stand up from a sitting position. Understanding this at admission provides critical insight into their mobility capabilities and guides further care planning.

Guidelines for Coding GG0170D1

Coding Instructions:
Code this item based on the six-point scale:

• 06 (Independent)
• 05 (Setup or clean-up assistance)
• 04 (Supervision or touching assistance)
• 03 (Partial/moderate assistance)
• 02 (Substantial/maximal assistance)
• 01 (Dependent)

Example Scenario:
Resident J requires steadying assistance when standing from a chair. Code GG0170D1 as 04 (Supervision or touching assistance).

Best Practices for Accurate Coding

Documentation:

Document the resident’s usual performance within the first three days after admission to reflect their baseline mobility.

Communication:

Ensure all staff involved in mobility care coordinate their observations to reflect the resident’s true abilities.

Training:

Provide staff training on assessing and documenting sit-to-stand transitions accurately.

Conclusion

Summary:
Accurately coding GG0170D1 helps determine the level of support needed during the resident’s stay and enables the creation of an effective care plan.

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Reference

Refer to CMS's Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1, October 2024, Chapter 3, Page GG-51​.

Disclaimer

This guide is based on CMS's Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1, October 2024. Always consult the latest version for updates.