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F0800NSection Fv1.20.1Manual page F-16

Staff assessment: being around animals/pets

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Answer Codes

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Response format: Check all that apply

Checked

Condition applies under the item instruction.

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Not checked

Condition does not apply under the item instruction.

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Item-specific instructions

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RAI Manual v1.20.1

Steps for Assessment

1. Observe the resident when the care, routines, and activities specified in these items are made
available to the resident.
2. Observations should be made by staff across all shifts and departments and others with close
contact with the resident.
3. If the resident appears happy or content (e.g., is involved, pays attention, smiles) during an
activity listed in Staff Assessment of Daily and Activity Preferences item (F0800), then
that item should be checked.
If the resident seems to resist or withdraw when these are made available, then do not check
that item.

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RAI Manual v1.20.1

Coding Instructions

Check all that apply in the last 7 days based on staff observation of resident preferences.

F0800A. Choosing clothes to wear

F0800B. Caring for personal belongings

F0800C. Receiving tub bath

F0800D. Receiving shower

F0800E. Receiving bed bath

F0800F. Receiving sponge bath

F0800G. Snacks between meals

F0800H. Staying up past 8:00 p.m.

F0800I. Family or significant other involvement in care discussions

F0800J. Use of phone in private

F0800K. Place to lock personal belongings
F0800: Staff Assessment of Daily and Activity Preferences (cont.)

F0800L. Reading books, newspapers, or magazines

F0800M. Listening to music

F0800N. Being around animals such as pets

F0800O. Keeping up with the news

F0800P. Doing things with groups of people

F0800Q. Participating in favorite activities

F0800R. Spending time away from the nursing home

F0800S. Spending time outdoors

F0800T. Participating in religious activities or practices

F0800Z. None of the above
SECTION GG: FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES
Intent: This section includes items about functional abilities. It includes items focused on prior
function, admission and discharge performance, performance throughout a resident’s stay,
mobility device use, and range of motion. Functional status is assessed based on the need for
assistance when performing self-care and mobility activities.

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SourceCMS MDS 3.0 Item Matrix v1.20.1
Effective2025-10-01
Mapped locationManual page F-16
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