Discharge Assesment Completion

Q: Who do I have to complete discharge assessments on and what happens if the resident leaves unexpectedly and I cannot complete the resident interviews?

A: Discharge assessments are now required on all discharges other than death in a facility. The assessment has clinical questions as well as resident interview questions. If the resident leaves, you must complete the discharge assessment to the best of your ability and in absence of resident interview, you would complete the staff interviews that do have look-back periods attached to them.