DMH Pre-Admission Screenings/Resident Reviews (PASRR) Services and Coordination

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a contractor to provide Pre-Admission Screenings and Resident Reviews (PASRR) services and coordination. The contractor will work with hospitals, nursing facilities, and other healthcare entities to ensure that individuals with serious mental illness are appropriately identified and placed in the least restrictive, clinically appropriate setting. The contractor will provide PASRR Level 1 screenings and mental health assessments (PASRR Level 2) and ensure that evaluations are completed within four working days. The contractor will also collaborate with DMH to collect and maintain data and compile reports. • The contractor will provide PASRR services and coordination to individuals seeking nursing home admission. • The contractor will work with hospitals, nursing facilities, and other healthcare entities to ensure compliance with federal law. • The contractor will provide training and management of PASRR psychiatric nurse evaluators. • The contractor will collaborate with DMH to collect and maintain data and compile reports. • The contractor will ensure that evaluations are completed within four working days.