Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 12. ADULT HEALTH |
Chapter 10.12.04. Day Care for the Elderly and Adults with a Medical Disability |
Sec. 10.12.04.21. Comprehensive Assessments
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A. The participant shall receive a comprehensive assessment (ADCAPS) that is designed to evaluate the participant's strengths and needs. A registered nurse shall complete the initial assessment within 30 days of a participant's admission and every 120 days thereafter as long as there is no change in the participant's condition. The assessment shall include:
(1) Health status;
(2) Functional status;
(3) Participation in activities;
(4) Nutritional status;
(5) Psychosocial status; and
(6) Home management skills.
B. Regardless of the schedule in §A of this regulation, the licensed or certified professional health care provider shall complete a reassessment by the end of the participant's next day of attendance when any significant change in the participant's condition occurs. The practitioner shall perform a follow-up evaluation of any significant change, and document the evaluation in the participant's medical record.