No, a standardized tool is not required, although documentation of use of a standardized tool (for example, Get Up & Go, Berg, Tinetti) would meet the balance/gait assessment component of the measure.
Date
Topic
Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
Screening, Risk Assessment, and Plan of Care to Prevent Future Falls
Sub Topic
Screening, Risk Assessment, and Plan of Care to Prevent Future Falls: Falls Part 2 (Risk Assessment and Plan of Care)
Falls Part 2 (Risk Assessment and Plan of Care)
FAQ ID
88971
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Is a standardized tool required for assessment of balance/gait?