If an individual tests positive at Level I for both mental illness (MI) and intellectual disability (ID), how many Level II evaluations must be performed?
All individuals applying to a Medicaid-certified nursing facility must be screened for both MI and ID. According to 42 CFR 483.128(e) ...
Mar 8, 2018
Is the state obligated to provide specialized services to private pay individuals?
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is clear at 42 CFR 483.102 that PASRR is required for all individuals who apply to or reside in a...
Mar 8, 2018
How quickly must resident reviews be completed?
Originally, resident reviews—Level II post-admission evaluations—had to be conducted annually; hence, the original name of the program...
Mar 8, 2018
What are the timing requirements for Level I and Level II?
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) does not specify how quickly Level I screens must be completed, and with good reason. There is no...
Mar 7, 2018
What are the key differences between Preadmission screening and resident review (Pasrr) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS)?
While the MDS captures information about a person (medical, functional, cognitive, and social) at a moment in time, it does not evaluate...
Mar 2, 2018