Resident Assessment and PASRR Flashcards

Which section of the MDS captures a resident's cognitive skills for daily decision-making?

Answer: Section C

Section C (Cognitive Patterns) of the MDS assesses cognitive skills including the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS).

A resident with a serious mental illness (SMI) is identified during PASRR Level I. Which statement is correct?

Answer: A Level II evaluation must be completed before admission

A positive Level I screen for SMI requires a Level II evaluation before or shortly after admission to determine appropriate placement and services.

What is the primary purpose of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process?

Answer: To identify residents' functional strengths, needs, and preferences to guide individualized care planning

The RAI process is designed to guide individualized care planning by comprehensively identifying each resident's strengths, needs, and preferences.

A quarterly MDS assessment is required approximately every:

Answer: 90 days

Quarterly MDS assessments must be completed no less frequently than every 92 days following the annual comprehensive assessment.

During PASRR review, a surveyor should verify that the state's PASRR determination was:

Answer: Included in the resident's clinical record and used in care planning

PASRR determinations must be in the resident's clinical record and must inform the individualized plan of care.

Which MDS item set is used when a resident returns from a hospital stay under a Medicare Part A benefit?

Answer: Return from Hospital tracking record

A Return from Hospital tracking record is completed when a resident returns to the NF following a hospitalization during a Part A stay.

A resident's PASRR Level II evaluation concludes specialized services are needed. Who is responsible for ensuring those services are provided?

Answer: The state mental health authority, coordinated with the nursing facility

The state mental health or intellectual disability authority is responsible for ensuring specialized services are arranged and delivered in coordination with the NF.