Within how many calendar days of admission must a comprehensive assessment be performed?

• A. 14 calendar days
• B. 7 calendar days
• C. 30 calendar days
• D. 60 calendar days

Answer: (A)

A comprehensive assessment sets the resident’s baseline after admission so the care team can plan appropriately. It should be completed within 14 calendar days of admission. This timing allows staff to gather medical history, current conditions, functional status, mood, and personal preferences quickly enough to inform the initial care plan and any needed interventions.

Going earlier than 14 days can be impractical for collecting all necessary information in a thorough way, while waiting 30 or 60 days delays essential care planning and may miss changes in status that occur around admission.