Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4658, RESIDENT ASSESSMENT AND PLAN OF CARE, pt. 4658.0400 - COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENT ASSESSMENT

Subpart 1. Assessment.

A nursing home must conduct a comprehensive assessment of each resident's needs, which describes the resident's capability to perform daily life functions and significant impairments in functional capacity. A nursing assessment conducted according to Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 15, may be used as part of the comprehensive resident assessment. The results of the comprehensive resident assessment must be used to develop, review, and revise the resident's comprehensive plan of care as defined in part 4658.0405.

Subp. 2. Information gathered.

The comprehensive resident assessment must include at least the following information:

A. medically defined conditions and prior medical history;

B. medical status measurement;

C. physical and mental functional status;

D. sensory and physical impairments;

E. nutritional status and requirements;

F. special treatments or procedures;

G. mental and psychosocial status;

H. discharge potential;

I. dental condition;

J. activities potential;

K. rehabilitation potential;

L. cognitive status;

M. drug therapy; and

N. resident preferences.

Subp. 3. Frequency.

Comprehensive resident assessments must be conducted:

A. within 14 days after the date of admission;

B. within 14 days after a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition; and

C. at least once every 12 months.

Subp. 4. Review of assessments.

A nursing home must examine each resident at least quarterly and must revise the resident's comprehensive assessment to ensure the continued accuracy of the assessment.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4658, RESIDENT ASSESSMENT AND PLAN OF CARE, pt. 4658.0400

20 SR 303: L 1999 c 172 s 18

Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08; 256B.431