► Focus on resident strengths throughout the entire interview and

assessment process

► Identifying information (ethnicity, spirituality, appearance,

payer source, etc.)

► Reason for admission and presenting problems, prior living

arrangements and level of assistance needed with ADLs and

IADLs

► Advance directives and need for advance care planning

► History of physical and/or psychosocial problems

► Mental health and psychological treatment

► Personal and family history

► Support system

► Education and employment history

► Interests/hobbies

► History of substance abuse

► Cognitive functioning

► Discharge plan, if appropriate

► Impression and assessment