Chapter 4 of the RAI Manual is one of the least read and more important for quality outcomes. A Care Area Assessment (CAA) triggers when an MDS response item is answered in a certain way. When an assessment is triggered, it is an invitation to do an exhaustive investigation aimed at improving function when possible, maintaining function when improvement is not possible, or supporting as the elder wishes if decline is eminent. LeadingAge has provided some recommendations from this portion of the RAI manual that could help members improve their outcomes. For more information, see Care Area Assessments Lead to Better Outcomes.
