Shirk, C.2019-07-092019-04-162009-07Shirk, C. (2009, July). Comprehensive Assessments in Home and Community-Based Services. Baltimore, MD: The Hilltop Institute, UMBC.http://hdl.handle.net/11603/13436Comprehensive assessments play an important role as states seek to provide more long-term care (LTC) in home and community-based service (HCBS) settings rather than in institutions. A well-designed assessment instrument identifies the full range of a consumer’s service needs so that they can be addressed, thus preventing or delaying the need for institutionalization. This report identifies trends and emerging best practices in comprehensive assessments for HCBS. Assessment instruments from 13 states are included in the analysis.31 pagesen-USThis item is likely protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Unless on a Creative Commons license, for uses protected by Copyright Law, contact the copyright holder or the author.comprehensive assessments for Home and Community-Based services13 states assessment instrumentsassessment processassessor qualifications and trainingText