Requirements For The Licensed Nursing Assessment

For each resident the licensed nurse must assess, document, date and sign, the following: (7-1-26) 01. Pre-Admission Assessment. A review of the resident’s health and medical status including identification of medical and care needs. (7-1-26) 02. Quarterly Nursing Assessments. The facility nurse must visit the facility at least once every ninety (90) days to conduct quarterly assessments. The assessments must include: (7-1-26) a. Review of the residents’ health and medical status, including any changes in medical or physical status; and (7-1-26) b. Recommendations for changes needed to the NSA to meet the residents’ needs. (7-1-26) 03. Change in Resident Health Status. Physical assessment, identifying symptoms of illness, or changes in mental or physical health status. (7-1-26) 04. Recommendations. Notify the administrator regarding any medical changes requiring amendments to the NSA. Notify the physician or authorized provider of medical changes. (7-1-26) 05. Self-Administered Medication. Residents must be assessed prior to self-administering medications and every ninety (90) days thereafter. (7-1-26) 306. – 309. (RESERVED)