#10 [TIED]: Timeframe for Completion of Assessment: 42 CFR 418.54(b), TAG 0523

Summary

The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) failed to complete the comprehensive assessment no later than 5 calendar days after the election of hospice care.

Example

The hospice's IDT failed to ensure that all disciplines conduct an initial comprehensive assessment within the five days following the benefit election for 6 of 8 active and 2 of 3 discharged hospice patients.