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The Screen, based on this assessment and other social factors including
whether or not the individual has access to help from family or friends in
the community determines if the individual can be cared for in the community
with home care services or is in need of nursing home care.
How to Get the PRI and Screen Completed
If the individual is to be transferred directly from the hospital to the
nursing home, hospital social service or discharge planning staff will help
you obtain a completed PRI and Screen.
It is important to work with the hospital social worker as the nursing
home process unfolds. If the individual is at home, you must call a
certified home health agency that has staff qualified to complete the PRI
and Screen. During the home visit, it is essential for the caregiver to be
present during the evaluation to help provide a realistic picture of the
individual's medical, nursing, and social needs and to help ensure that the
assessment is comprehensive.
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