MDS Software

Nursing Facilities have two options available for obtaining software specific to the transmission of MDS assessment data:

• 1. Facilities may obtain software developed by private vendors, but need to ensure the software meets the minimum specifications established by CMS.
• - OR -
• 2. Facilities may obtain RAVEN software, developed and maintained by CMS, free of charge.  RAVEN HelpDesk information may be found on the CMS/QTSO web page links below.

RAVEN Software for Long Term Care Providers:

• http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MinimumDataSets20/07_RAVENSoftware.asp
• - OR -
• https://www.qtso.com/ravendownload.html

Dialer Software (AT&T Global Client):

• https://www.qtso.com/mdcn.html