jRAVEN (Retired)
Resident Assessment Validation and Entry System.
Overview
jRAVEN was a free, Java-based software application developed and provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It served as a no-cost option for nursing homes to collect, validate with a VUT, and prepare MDS assessment data for submission to the national QIES repository. CMS officially retired and ceased support for jRAVEN on October 1, 2023, replacing it with the web-based iQIES system.
✨ Key Features
- MDS Assessment Data Collection
- MDS Data Validation (VUT)
- MDS Data Submission Preparation
- PDPM Grouper Calculation
- RUGs Case Mix Group Calculation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Provided by CMS at no cost
- Directly aligned with CMS data specifications
Unique Value: Provided a free, compliant way for any facility to meet mandatory MDS submission requirements without purchasing commercial software.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- MDS data submission for CMS compliance
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Current MDS submissions (software is retired)
- Full clinical EHR functionality
🏆 Alternatives
Lacked the advanced features, integration, and support of commercial products but was completely free.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The software was completely free to use.
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