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What Are Resident Assessment Protocols? A Guide to RAPs and CAAs

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) is a federal requirement for long-term care facilities. Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs), now known as Care Area Assessments (CAAs), are a critical part of this process, identifying potential resident problems that require further evaluation by an interdisciplinary team.