3
Independent
if the resident completed the activities by themself, with or
without an assistive device, with no assistance from a helper.
DiraChart MDS item reference
F0800Section Fv1.20.1Manual page F-16
Staff Assessment of Daily and Activity Preferences
Item Rationale
Quick coding
Answer Codes
Use the item-specific response choices below when structured codes apply.
Response format: Instruction / group heading
2
Needed Some Help
if the resident needed partial assistance from another
person to complete the activities.
1
Dependent
if the helper completed the activities for the resident, or the
assistance of two or more helpers was required for the resident to complete the activities.
8
Unknown
if the resident’s usual ability prior to the current illness,
exacerbation, or injury is unknown.
9
Not Applicable
if the activities were not applicable to the resident prior to
the current illness, exacerbation, or injury.
Item-specific instructions
Coding Guidance
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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.
Coding Instructions
Check all that apply in the last 7 days based on staff observation of resident preferences.
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F0800A. Choosing clothes to wear
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F0800B. Caring for personal belongings
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F0800C. Receiving tub bath
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F0800D. Receiving shower
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F0800E. Receiving bed bath
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F0800F. Receiving sponge bath
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F0800G. Snacks between meals
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F0800H. Staying up past 8:00 p.m.
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F0800I. Family or significant other involvement in care discussions
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F0800J. Use of phone in private
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F0800K. Place to lock personal belongings
F0800: Staff Assessment of Daily and Activity Preferences (cont.)
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F0800L. Reading books, newspapers, or magazines
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F0800M. Listening to music
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F0800N. Being around animals such as pets
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F0800O. Keeping up with the news
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F0800P. Doing things with groups of people
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F0800Q. Participating in favorite activities
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F0800R. Spending time away from the nursing home
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F0800S. Spending time outdoors
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F0800T. Participating in religious activities or practices
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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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