A client is admitted to a long-term care facility.The nurse knows that federal law requires the use of:
A) The Minimum Data Set (MDS) for assessment
B) Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) for reporting
C) Health Care Financing Administration guidelines prior to surgery
D) The Joint Commission guidelines for discharge planning

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Federal regulations require that a resident be evaluated using the Minimum Data Set (MDS)within 14 days of admission to a long-term care facility.SBAR is a technique used for communicating and organizing a handoff report.HCFA guidelines govern home healthcare documentation.Joint Commission guidelines do apply to long-term care facilities.However,only the MDS assessment is mandated by federal law.

A Client Is Admitted to a Long-Term Care Facility