16 Del. Admin. Code § 3225-11.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3225-11.0 - Resident Assessment

11.1 Each assisted living facility shall use a Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) developed by the Division. The UAI shall be used in conducting all resident assessments.

11.2 A resident seeking entrance shall have an initial UAI-based resident assessment completed by a registered nurse (RN) acting on behalf of the assisted living facility no more than 30 days prior to admission. In all cases, the assessment shall be completed prior to admission. Such assessment shall be reviewed by an RN within 30 days after admission and, if appropriate, revised. If the resident requires specialized medical, therapeutic, nursing services, or assistive technology, that component of the assessment must be performed by personnel qualified in that specialty area.

11.3 Within 30 days prior to admission, a prospective resident shall have a medical evaluation completed by a physician.

11.4 The resident assessment shall be completed in conjunction with the resident.

11.5 The UAI, developed by the Department, shall be used to update the resident assessment. At a minimum, regular updates must occur 30 days after admission, annually and when there is a significant change in the resident's condition.

11.6 If the needs of a resident exceed the care which the assisted living facility can provide and a waiver has not been requested, the facility shall assist the resident in making arrangements for an appropriate transfer within 30 days. While a transfer is pending, the assisted living facility shall coordinate the provision of services needed by the resident.

11.7 The assisted living facility shall provide an instrument to assess interests, strengths, talents, skills and preferences of each resident within 30 days of admission to be used in activity planning.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3225-11.0