RAVEN Software for Oct 1 2016 available

October 2016

Data Collection Software: jRAVEN v1.4.0 The Resident Assessment Validation and Entry System (jRAVEN) was developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). jRAVEN is a free Java based software application which provides an option for facilities to collect and maintain MDS Assessment data for subsequent submission to the appropriate state and/or national data repository. jRAVEN displays the MDS Item Sets similar to the paper version of the forms. Please consult the jRAVEN Installation and User Guides for additional information.

jRAVEN v1.4.0 is now available for download under the related links section at the bottom of this webpage and includes the following enhancements to jRAVEN v1.3.0:

  • v1.14.1 of the MDS 3.0 Item Sets
  • v2.00.0 of the MDS 3.0 Data Specifications
  • v2.00.4 of the MDS 3.0 Data Specifications Errata
  • Additional Help Content
  • 'Outdated' Assessment Status
  • Informational Message Updates
  • Reporting Enhancements
  • Import functionality compliant with the MDS 3.0 Data Specifications

    For additional technical support or questions related to jRAVEN please contact the QTSO Help Desk by calling 800-339-9313 or by email to help@qtso.com