RAI-MDS 2.0 Nutritional Care Resource Guide April 2011 - CCIM

Overview of RAPs and Care Planning TimelinesOVERVIEW• RAPs and Care Plan Completion Timelines- Admission- Quarterly- Annual- Significant Change in Health Status• RAPs and Care Plan Timelines ResponsibilityADMISSION RAP TIMELINEThe Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) cannot be completed prior to theAssessment Reference Date (ARD).The ARD is the last day of the observation period.RAI-MDS 2.0 assessment and RAPs Assessment Summaries must be completed by day 14 for newadmissions.Project Recommendation:Complete RAPs documentation between day 11 to 14.ADMISSION CARE PLAN TIMELINEThe resident’s plan of care must be completed by the interdisciplinary team within 21 days of admission orwithin 7 days of completion of the RAI-MDS 2.0 and RAPs.The plan of care should be initiated within 24 hours of admission and be finalized within 21 days ofadmission or within 7 days after RAP Assessment Summaries are completed.For Information: 416.327.7625 12ltchrai@ontario.ca12