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
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.
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