Submit Your Story
This platform exists to document real-world experiences related to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process in skilled nursing facilities.
If you have witnessed or experienced unethical practices, manipulation, retaliation, or systemic pressure tied to MDS completion, your story matters.
Your Anonymity Comes First
You are not required to provide your name, employer, location, or any identifying details.
- No identifying information is requested
- IP addresses are not intentionally collected
- Submissions are reviewed manually
- Details that could identify individuals or facilities are removed prior to publication
Your safety and privacy are the foundation of this project.
What to Include in Your Submission
When writing your story, consider including:
- Your role (e.g., MDS Coordinator, Nurse, IDT member)
- The type of facility involved (without naming it)
- The nature of the concern (pressure to code, altered documentation, retaliation, etc.)
- How the issue impacted residents, care planning, or outcomes
- Whether the issue appears systemic or isolated
Do not include:
- Facility names
- Personal names
- Patient identifiers
- Exact dates or unique events that could identify you
Important Notice
This site does not provide legal advice and does not investigate or adjudicate claims.
All submissions are treated as personal accounts and are reviewed for educational and advocacy purposes only.
Content may be edited for clarity, length, or to protect anonymity.
By submitting, you confirm that your account is truthful to the best of your knowledge and does not intentionally defame individuals or organizations.
Submit Your Story
Use the form below to share your experience. You may write as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing.
No identifying information is required or intentionally collected; submissions are reviewed and published only in anonymized form when appropriate.
Why Speaking Up Matters
Many professionals in long-term care feel isolated when faced with unethical practices.
Sharing your experience helps:
- Validate others facing similar pressures
- Expose patterns that are otherwise hidden
- Encourage ethical reform
- Protect future residents and staff
Silence allows harmful practices to continue. Transparency creates change.
If you are unsure whether your story belongs here — it does.