HIMSS Word of the Day #181: Nursing Minimum Data Set (NMDS)
The Nursing Minimum Data Set (NMDS) is a set of essential, uniformly defined nursing data elements developed to make nursing care visible and comparable across settings. This post explains the history and elements of the NMDS, the related Nursing Management Minimum Data Set, how standardized nursing data supports research, quality, and policy, and why it matters in modern EHRs.