In 1987, OBRA helped shift the focus in long-term care to patient outcomes. As a result, core assessment data elements are collected on each resident as defined in the

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OBRA led to the creation of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), which is a core assessment tool used in long-term care facilities to collect data on residents' health status and functional abilities. It includes assessments for physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning, as well as an evaluation of each resident's care plan. The other options listed (UHDDS, Uniform Clinical Data Set, Uniform Ambulatory Core Data) are not specific to long-term care and do not include the same type of comprehensive assessment information as the MDS.

In 1987, OBRA Helped Shift the Focus in Long-Term Care