The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on how to implement the Minimum Operational Dataset for Adult Social Care Record (MODS), and information about any changes resulting from the latest release. This guidance provides general information on the classes of data contained in a minimum operational dataset data standard for adult social care and how the data specification standard relates to new or existing standards. It should facilitate the successful implementation and use of the a standardised specification for data specification in adult social care settings and by the organisations to which it applies.
Guidance should be read alongside the data specification for the Minimum Operational Dataset Adult Social Care Record (MODS) that can be found here [link to latest version of MODS] , as well as the Conceptual Model for Adult Social Care here
Aim of the Minimum Operational Dataset
The Minimum Operational Data Set Adult Social Care Record (MODS) exists to ensure a consistent baseline collection of direct care data by CQC registered adult social care providers. The primary objective of MODS is to establish a minimum data requirement for adult social care providers and the suppliers of information systems. Implementing a minimum operational dataset data standard for adult social care (MODS) also aims to:
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