To accurately assess that an individual met the definition for independent in an activity of daily living, the full assessment period may need to be utilized. Medicare 5 day and Medicare Readmission assessments may not cover a 7 day period. The assessment period is between the day of admission and the assessment reference date set by the RAI Coordinator. Again with more independent residents, it maybe advisable to assess over the full five to seven day assessment period to determine the actual amount of assistance they may need. Remember that residents perform activities of daily living multiple times over a 24 hour period.
Limited assistance introduces weight-bearing assistance.
Full staff performance means that staff performed all aspects of the activity for the resident. Activities of daily living include multiple tasks. Registered nurses need to carefully read the definition for the activity. Few residents are completely dependent on staff for performance of an activity. The resident must be incapable of participating in any aspect of the activity.