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Co-variates (Variables)

100

Covariates are based on this 3-day assessment period 

What is admission assessment period

200

These two impact RAV

1. BIMS (Brief interview of mental status)

2.  SAMS (staff assessment of mental status)

3. CAM (Cognitive assessment method)

4. Mood (PHQ-2 to 9)

What are BIMS and SAMS

300

The following covariate(s) impact RAV:

1. IGC

2. Dementia comorbidity

3. Mechanically altered diet

4. Expression and understanding

What is "all of the above"

PLOF and Prior device

100

Mr. Jones uses an ankle brace prior to rehab. This covariate captures the use of this brace

"What is orthotic/prosthetic prior device use

200

This does not count as mechanical lift:

1. Stair lift

2. Electric recliner

3. Zero-G

4. Bathtub lift

What is zero-G

300

SLP documents that Mr Smith's wife helps him plan all shopping activities and reminds him to take his meds. Prior function is documented by admission liaison as independent. This is the best coding for the IRF-PAI

What is "dependent"

Miscellaneous

100

A patient only has one BM during the admission period. It was incontinent. This is the best coding for the IRF-PAI 

What is "always incontinent"

200

The liaison documents "no" for prior surgery. The H&P reveals the patient had a AAA repair on an inpatient basis in the last 3 months. This is the best coding for "prior surgery"

What is "Yes"

300

During a family mtg on day 4, the daughter clarifies that the patient used a walker with supervision for external stairs, but was independent for internal stairs with the handrails. PLOF was coded for stairs as "independent". What is the best course of action?

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