If a resident returns from an MLOA, how long do we have to determine if the resident is a significant change? Example: Resident returns from MLOA 11/21 (12 day hospital stay) Quarterly due - Day 92 is 11/23 Must we do a quarterly MDS by 11/23? Or do we have a grace period to determine if the resident should be a significant change? Thanks!
Talino 1,010 Posts Specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF. Nov 24, 2021 You have up to 14 days to complete an MDS on reentry. If you forgo the quarterly, the SCSA will still need to be completed within 14 days of reentry.