Certified Professional in Resident Assessment

HCPro’s Certified Professional in Resident Assessment (CPRA) program recognizes professional and academic achievement by individuals involved in the long-term care resident assessment process. Applicants who pass the certifying exam receive the credentials CPRA.

Mission Statement

The mission of the CPRA program is to identify, recognize, and support a high level of quality, compliance, experience, and training in the resident assessment process. The program accomplishes this by promoting person-centered care, culture change, and effective communication among members of the interdisciplinary team. The CPRA advisory board, consisting of experienced, in-the-field, licensed professionals in resident assessment, has established criteria for qualified candidates to lead resident-centered care processes that yield highest-quality outcomes as well as meet and exceed resident assessment standards and regulations.

Objectives of Certification

The objectives of the CPRA program are to:

• Stay current with the federal resident assessment protocols and regulations that continue to change and evolve, including coding and documentation requirements, care planning, outcomes measurement and management, and reimbursement
• Support the value and usefulness of resident assessment by promoting standards of competency for licensed interdisciplinary professionals working in long-term care
• Close the gap between clinical theory and practice with strategies to implement and maintain guidelines for clinical and physical assessment
• Promote professional development in resident assessment for the licensed professionals that comprise the interdisciplinary team and participate in the assessment process, including resident assessment coordinators, case-mix managers, therapists, activity professionals, registered dietitians, social workers, unit nurses, directors of nursing, medical records professionals, physicians, advanced practitioners, and administrators
• Provide special recognition for interdisciplinary professionals who demonstrate mastery of an acquired body of knowledge and skills in resident assessment
• Exemplify the interdisciplinary professional’s commitment to promoting quality of care, compliance, and customer satisfaction in the long-term care environment

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