In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the basics of preparing for MDS submission as well as CMS\u2019s upcoming transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES).\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources:\n\n\n\n\nPrepare for iQIES to Avoid MDS Submission Failures \u2013 AAPACN Article\n\n\n\nWhat Role Should the NAC Sign Up for in iQIES? \u2013 AAPACN Blog\n\n\n\nFinal Step of MDS Management: The Final Validation Report \u2013 AAPACN Article\n\n\n\nMDS 3.0 Final Validation Reports Quick Facts and Resources \u2013 AAPACN Tool