A client is admitted to a long-term care facility. The nurse ...

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A client is admitted to a long-term care facility. The nurse knows that federal law requires the use of:
 
  a. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) for assessment
  b. Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) for reporting
  c. Health Care Financing Administration guidelines prior to surgery
  d. The Joint Commission guidelines for discharge planning

Question 2

What is the deadline after admission for using the Minimum Data Set to evaluate a newly admitted resident is of a long-term care facility?
 
  a. 14 days
  b. 3 days
  c. 2 days
  d. 24 hours

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Answer to Question 1

A
Federal regulations require that a resident be evaluated using the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 14 days of admission to a long-term care facility. SBAR is a technique used for communicating and organizing a handoff report. HCFA guidelines govern home healthcare documentation. Joint Commission guidelines do apply to long-term care facilities. However, only the MDS assessment is mandated by federal law.

Answer to Question 2

A
Federal regulations require that a resident be evaluated using the Minimum Data Set within 14 days of admission to a long-term care facility.