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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".21" citation="COMAR 10.12.04.21" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="04" heading="Comprehensive Assessments.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Health status;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Functional status;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Participation in activities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Nutritional status;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Psychosocial status; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Home management skills.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>