Failure to Accurately Complete PASRR Screening for Mental Disorders
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when the facility failed to conduct an accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) for a resident with mental disorders. Record review showed that the PASRR Level I screening for this resident had all answers in section D marked as 'No', which, according to the form, should have triggered a referral to Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) for a Level II evaluation. However, there was no evidence of a PASRR Level II evaluation in the resident's record. During an interview, the Social Worker confirmed that the PASRR Level I was not completed correctly and acknowledged that the resident's mental disorders were not properly reflected in the screening. The Social Worker stated that the resident did not require a PASRR Level II, but also confirmed that the documentation was inaccurate and should not have indicated the need for a Level II evaluation. This failure resulted in the resident not receiving the appropriate PASRR process as required by federal regulations.