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F635

(Rev. 173, Issued: 11-22-17, Effective: 11-28-17, Implementation: 11-28-17)

§483.20(a) Admission orders

At the time each resident is admitted, the facility must have physician orders for the resident’s immediate care.

INTENT §483.20(a)

To ensure each resident receives necessary care and services upon admission.

GUIDANCE §483.20(a)

“Physician orders for immediate care” are those written and/or verbal orders facility staff need to provide essential care to the resident, consistent with the resident’s mental and physical status upon admission to the facility. These orders should, at a minimum, include dietary, medications (if necessary) and routine care to maintain or improve the resident’s functional abilities until staff can conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop an interdisciplinary care plan.

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