Adult and Elderly Care

The CU addresses the needs and status of persons living independently in the community. It may be used in primary care, outpatient clinics or programs designed to keep older people healthy and active. The CU has an interviewer version and a self-reported version.

The CHA supports assessment of older and disabled adults living in a range of settings, from independent residences to assisted living. The CHA is designed to minimize the assessment process. Everyone receives the core assessment; only those with specific issues will trigger one or more supplements. 

Supplements (can be used with other instruments as well):

• The interRAI Functional Supplement
• The interRAI Mental Health Supplement
• The interRAI Assisted Living Supplement
• The interRAI Deafblind Supplement

The HC evaluates the needs, strengths, and preferences of persons in home and community care settings. It focuses on the person’s functioning and quality of life and facilitates referrals. The HC can be used to assess persons with chronic needs for care as well as those with post-acute care needs.

The ID assesses the needs, strengths, and preferences of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It is intended to be used with adults of all ages in community, residential, and institutional settings.

The LTCF evaluates the needs, strengths, and preferences of persons in chronic care settings, e.g., nursing homes. The assessment measures key domains of function, mental and physical health, social support, and service use.

The PC assesses the needs, strengths, and preferences of persons in palliative care or hospice. It is suitable for use in both community-based and facility-based programs. The PC provides a full assessment, while the Palliative Care Hospice (PC-H) is designed for persons with a short-term prognosis.