"Each facility must use its State-specified RAI (which includes both the MDS and utilization guidelines which include the RAPs) to assess newly admitted residents, conduct an annual reassessment and assess those residents who experience a significant change in status. The facility is responsible for addressing all needs and strengths of residents regardless of whether the issue is included in the MDS or RAPs. The scope of the RAI does not limit the facility's responsibility to assess and address all care needed by the resident. Furthermore, the facility is responsible for addressing the resident's needs from the moment of admission."
Rena
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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Subj: Admission Care Plan
Date: 2/9/04 7:56:18 AM Pacific Standard Time
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Hi Y'all,
I was asked a question today that I really should know the answer to, but discover I do not. What is the regulation addressing the initial plan of care; ie. after admission, how long does the facility have to get the initial care plan on the chart. I found the reg on comprehensive care plan, but cannot find anything specific to an admission care plan.
Is there an actual time frame, or is it one of those things that's open to interpretation?
Thank you in advance.
Holly
Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
