Functional Assessment
A Functional Assessment evaluates how well a patient performs activities necessary for daily living, including mobility, transfers, bathing, and dressing.
Definition
A Functional Assessment evaluates how well a patient performs activities necessary for daily living, including mobility, transfers, bathing, and dressing.
Why it matters
Functional Assessment is part of the Clinical vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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