Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1181 - NURSING FACILITY CARE
Subchapter D - NURSING HOME REFORM-STATEMENT OF POLICY
PREADMISSION SCREENING PROGRAM
Section 1181.544 - Where and how evaluations will be made
The designated agency managing the evaluations in the county in which the applicant is located-either as the result of residence or temporary accommodation in a residential or medical facility-shall conduct the evaluation. The agency shall conduct the evaluations using Form PA-PASARR-EV and following the protocol noted in Appendix M. Appendix M details kinds of information and medical records necessary for the preadmission screening process. Evaluations will be conducted at specified locations in the county, but, if necessary because of the condition of the applicant, at the applicant's place of residence or place of care. The agencies will coordinate the place and time of each evaluation with the applicant.