WinCare User Guide

MDS 3 163

Create Transmit Files

WinCare allows MDS 3 transmission files to be created two different ways.

1. Create Transmit File: For routine submission of completed MDS 3 assessments that are ready for transmission.

2. Create Batch Transmit: Create batch MDS 3 files for third party quality assurance companies. See a historical view of assessments.

Create Transmit File

Create Transmit File:

Access Create Transmit File function by selecting the MDS 3 button from the WinCare Control Panel and click the Create button under the

Transmit Files header, then click Create Transmit File.

1. Select assessments that are to be placed in a transmission file including all closed forms by clicking Select All and Select None.

 Select an individual assessment by clicking it once to highlight it.

 Select a range of assessments by clicking on one assessment and hold down the shift key while clicking on another assessment.

 Select multiple assessments, by holding the Ctrl key down while clicking each assessment.

1. Click Create File to create a transmission file. The program will name the file and store it in a folder called Upload in the WinCare directory. The location of transmission files is controlled by the

Submit File Directory in MDS Options.

2. After the file has been created, a small screen will be displayed containing the name of the file and the option to Copy the File to

the Clipboard. Once the user has connected to the state system, the file can be pasted into the appropriate field on the state screen.

3. The HELP button opens the online user manual to information detailing the steps to create and transmit a file correctly.

4. Click the Exit button to return to the main MDS 2 screen.