What is MODS?
MODS is a national data standard for digital care records. It was developed through the government's Digitising Social Care programme. It sets out how care information should be recorded and labelled, so that records mean the same thing across every care system in England.
Do I need to do anything?
No. Meeting MODS is built into mCare and works in the background. You and your team can carry on recording care exactly as you do today. Nothing changes in how you use mCare.
What does it mean for your home?
Meeting MODS supports:
Consistent, complete records across your home, which supports safer and more joined-up care.
Easier sharing of information with the NHS, GPs and other partners when needed, so care packages can be set up faster.
Data that is ready for regulatory reporting, which saves your team time.
Common questions
Will anything change in how I record care?
No. Your day-to-day use of mCare stays the same. Keep recording care as normal.
Does this change how my residents' information is shared?
MODS is about how information is recorded and labelled. It does not change your data sharing settings or who can access records. Information continues to be shared securely and only where appropriate.
Find out more
You can read about MODS on the official Digitising Social Care website. If you have any questions about mCare and MODS, our support team is always happy to help.