New Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) To Be Implemented July 1

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Division of Aging has announced that implementation of the new Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) system will occur on July 1, 2016. FSSA has been engaged in a redesign of Indiana’s PASRR system since the summer of 2015. FSSA’s Division of Aging (DA) has been working with hospital staff, nursing facility staff, Area Agency on Aging (AAA) staff, and other stakeholders to design an improved pre-admission screening process that is efficient and effective. The new system design utilizes technology that will provide an evidence-based and person-centered approach that will result in more complete assessments, better identification of individuals who require comprehensive mental health evaluations (Level II assessments), and quicker processing timelines. ​

All staff members involved in pre-admission screening at nursing facilities should learn about the new process. Additional information is available on the PASRR webpage. 

FSSA has contracted with Ascend Management Innovations to implement the system. Information about the system and Ascend’s previous webinars are available on the Ascend website. Ascend will hold additional webinars in the coming weeks. ​