Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 101 - MAINECARE BENEFITS MANUAL (FORMERLY MAINE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL)
Chapter II - Specific Policies By Service
Section 144-101-II-67 - Nursing Facility Services
Appendix 144-101-II-67-1

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-101-II-67-1
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Assessment Scales
Disability Rating Scale (DRS)
Category Item Instructions
Arousability, Awareness and Responsivity Eye Opening 0 = spontaneous 1 = to speech 2 = to pain 3 = none
Communication Ability 0 = oriented 1 = confused 2 = inappropriate 3 = incomprehensible 4 = none
Motor Response 0 = obeying 1 = localizing 2 = withdrawing 3 = flexing 4 = extending 5 = none
Cognitive Ability for Self Care Activities Feeding 0 = complete 1 = partial 2 = minimal 3 = none
Toileting 0 = complete 1 = partial 2 = minimal 3 = none
Grooming 0 = complete 1 = partial 2 = minimal 3 = none
Dependence on Others Level of Functioning 0 = completely independent 1 = independent in special environment 2 = mildly dependent 3 = moderately dependent 4 = markedly dependent 5 = totally dependent
Psychosocial Adaptability Employability 0 = not restricted 1 = selected jobs 2 = sheltered workshop (non-competitive) 3 = not employable
Total DR Score

Total DR Score Level of Disability
0 None
1 Mild
2-3 Partial
4-6 Moderate
7-11 Moderately Severe
12-16 Severe
17-21 Extremely Severe
22-24 Vegetative State
25-29 Extreme Vegetative State

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