Mood Scale Score Worksheet

The Depression Quality Measure reflects the percent of long-term residents who have become more depressed or anxious in the nursing home since the last time they were assessed.

MOOD SCALE DEFINITION

Mood Scale score is defined as the count of the number of the following eight conditions that are satisfied (range 0 through 8) on the target assessment:

Any verbal expression of distress (E1a > 0, E1c > 0, E1e > 0, E1f > 0, E1g > 0, E1h > 0).
Shows signs of crying, tearfulness (E1m > 0).
Motor agitation (E1n > 0).
Leaves food uneaten (K4c = checked) on target or last full assessment.
Repetitive health complaints (E1h > 0).
Repetitive/recurrent verbalizations (E1a > 0, E1c > 0, or E1g > 0).
Negative statements (E1a > 0, E1e > 0, or E1f > 0).
Mood symptoms not easily altered (E2 = 2).

To calculate the Mood Scale Score use this worksheet when completing each MDS. Make the sheet two-sided to provide the ability to track a resident's Mood Scale Score for six consecutive MDS.

MDS Mood Scale Score Worksheet