Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART III. Medical Assistance Manual |
Chapter 1181. Nursing Facility Care |
SubChapter D. NURSING HOME REFORMSTATEMENT OF POLICY |
Section 1181.544. Where and how evaluations will be made
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The designated agency managing the evaluations in the county in which the applicant is locatedeither as the result of residence or temporary accommodation in a residential or medical facilityshall conduct the evaluation. The agency shall conduct the evaluations using Form PA-PASARR-EV and following the protocol noted in Appendix M. Appendix M details kinds of information and medical records necessary for the preadmission screening process. Evaluations will be conducted at specified locations in the county, but, if necessary because of the condition of the applicant, at the applicants place of residence or place of care. The agencies will coordinate the place and time of each evaluation with the applicant.