MDS-based quality measures inform which activities in a facility?

• A. Marketing and admissions.
• B. Facility landscaping.
• C. Budget forecasting.
• D. QAPI and regulatory reporting.

Answer: (D)

MDS-based quality measures are designed to monitor how well care is being delivered by a facility and to drive improvement through QAPI processes. They provide data on resident outcomes and care processes that teams use to identify areas for quality enhancement, track progress, and implement systematic improvements. These measures are also used for regulatory reporting to CMS and other oversight bodies, helping ensure compliance and transparency. Because of this focus on quality improvement and regulatory reporting, they are not intended for marketing, landscaping decisions, or general budgeting purposes.