Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 270.1800 - Patient Assessment

a) The licensee shall establish a comprehensive, accurate, standardized, reproducible assessment of each patient's functional ability, strengths and weaknesses. The Minimum Data Set/Patient Assessment Instrument defined by Title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act ( 43 CFR 483.20) meets this Part.

b) This assessment shall coordinate with any preadmission screenings to the maximum extent practicable to avoid duplicative testing.

c) The licensee shall establish which health care professionals are to participate in the assessment. This shall include at least the following:

1) Registered Nurse,

2) Physician,

3) Dietician, and

4) Social Worker.

d) The assessment of each patient shall be completed, in accordance with facility policy, within seven days of admission and promptly after a significant change in the patient's physical or mental condition.

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Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 270.1800