DHHS, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Medicaid law and regulations require States to have a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program to determine whether nursing facility applicants and residents require nursing facility services and specialized mental health care. This paper reviews the literature concerning PASRR and mental health services for persons in nursing facilities. It details the Federal laws and regulations concerning PASRR, reviews key policy issues from the literature, clarifies frequently asked questions regarding the process, and identifies additional policy questions to be studied.

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