Regulation .21 Comprehensive Assessments.
Regulation .21 Comprehensive Assessments.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The participant shall receive a comprehensive assessment (ADCAPS) that is designed to evaluate the participant's strengths and needs. A registered nurse shall complete the initial assessment within 30 days of a participant's admission and every 120 days thereafter as long as there is no change in the participant's condition. The assessment shall include:
(1)
Health status;
(2)
Functional status;
(3)
Participation in activities;
(4)
Nutritional status;
(5)
Psychosocial status; and
(6)
Home management skills.
B.
Regardless of the schedule in §A of this regulation, the licensed or certified professional health care provider shall complete a reassessment by the end of the participant's next day of attendance when any significant change in the participant's condition occurs. The practitioner shall perform a follow-up evaluation of any significant change, and document the evaluation in the participant's medical record.