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[Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI): a system for client evaluation and documentation in long-term care--an
1Klinik für Geriatrie und Rehabilitation Stadtspital Waid, Zürich, Schweiz.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This article details the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) for nursing homes, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs). It also discusses the Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) system for resource allocation.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Home Administration
Context:
- Nursing home care planning
- Interdisciplinary care models
- Healthcare policy and resource allocation
Purpose:
- Describe the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) system
- Explain the components: Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs)
- Discuss the Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) case-mix system and implementation prerequisites
Summary:
- The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) is an interdisciplinary system for nursing homes.
- Key components include the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs).
- The article covers the MDS-derived Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) for resource allocation and implementation factors.
Impact:
- Facilitates standardized resident assessment in nursing homes
- Supports data-driven resource allocation and case-mix management
- Provides insights into implementing comprehensive care planning systems