RE: Quick question for the group-return assessment

[Debbie Settle]

A Readmission/Return Assessment is used ONLY when a Med A is continuing, i,e.... the resident was DISCHARGED briefly and returned to facility in the same benefit period. A new 5 day assessment is used when the resident is starting a new Med A stay... i.e..... resident was issued a denial letter due to no longer requiring skilled services, but 20 days later returns to Med A because they are within their 30day wuindow.    -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of dfrias Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 1:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Quick question for the group-return assessment To the group....   Can a resident that has been D/C'd (prior to initial assessment) to the hospital with a return anticipated completed and re-entry completed after the 2 day hospital stay....begin with a 5-day assessment once again or must it only be a return assessment...or will either one due.   Other than the RAI Manual... please provide regulation sites.     The Nose