NHA LOS Level 2

NHA LOS Level 2 Effect or seriousness of deficient facility practice on care recipient/client/patient outcome. There are four levels (as described in the Federal Enforcement Grid for nursing homes). - ANSWER-Severity Giving away property for less than it is worth or for the sole purpose of becoming eligible for Medicaid. Transferring assets during the look back period results in disqualification for Medicaid payment of long-term care services for a penalty period. - ANSWER-Transfer of Assets A table developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that defines severity and scope of federal deficiencies and indicates wether plans of correction and remedies are necessary. - ANSWER-Enforcement Grid A tool to help facilities identify care recipient's needs and strengthens and develop an appropriate care. The federal system includes: the MDS, CAAs, and utilization guidelines. - ANSWER-Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) A collection of nursing facility care recipient classification systems used in a variety o