PSRR requires screening for what condition for admissions to Medicaid-certified nursing homes?

• A. Vision and hearing impairment.
• B. Physical mobility assessment.
• C. Screening for mental illness or intellectual disability.
• D. Financial eligibility review.

Answer: (C)

Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PSRR) is the process used to evaluate admissions to Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Its purpose is to determine whether an applicant has a mental illness or an intellectual disability, because that information guides where they should be placed and what services they’ll need. This screening helps ensure people with these conditions receive appropriate care and supports placing them in the setting best suited to their needs, including recognizing when alternative community-based options might be more appropriate.

Vision or hearing impairment, mobility assessment, and financial eligibility are handled through other parts of the admissions and eligibility processes, not PSRR. The focus of PSRR is specifically on identifying mental illness or intellectual disability to inform placement and service needs.