These two memos from Ken Smith, Director of the Office of Long Term Services and Supports, offer an introduction to, and detailed justification of the Section Q Reporter project.
Both were sent to the entire Massachusetts Skilled Nursing Facility community.
OLTSS Memo 1: Introduction to Section Q Reporter project
This memo was transmitted by Ken Smith on February 24, 2014
Download Section Q Reporter Web-Based Application Pilot (Ken Smith memo Feb-24-2014) (PDF)
OLTSS Memo 2: Specific MDS-3.0 responses triggering a required Section Q Referral
This memo was transmitted by Ken Smith, March 5, 2014, and specifies the three key MDS questions that trigger a required Section Q Referral through the Section Q Reporter.
Download Section Q reporter web-based appl. pilot - clarification (PDF)
Care Area Assessment Resources: Appendix C, Item 20 - Return to Community Referral
The MDS 3.0 references the appendix below to elaborate on questions within Section Q.