Identification
Full resident identifiers, government ID reference, preferred name, room assignment and account number to prevent misidentification and link to electronic health records.
A consistent Healthcare Assisted Living Questionnaire reduces clinical risk, improves placement accuracy, and documents consent and disclosures. When completed correctly it supports HIPAA-compliant recordkeeping and creates an auditable record traceable under ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96, 2000) and state e-signature law (UETA where adopted).
Completed questionnaires are retained in the resident chart and shared with care teams, billing, and referral partners under applicable privacy rules.
Responsible for facility-level acceptance and verification of nonclinical details. Reviews questionnaire for completeness, ensures required signatures are present, and confirms that placement aligns with facility scope and licensing.
Signs for residents lacking capacity when authorized. Must present proof of authority; their signature binds the resident for consent and financial responsibility within the scope of the POA document.
Full resident identifiers, government ID reference, preferred name, room assignment and account number to prevent misidentification and link to electronic health records.
Active diagnoses, recent hospitalizations, cognitive screening results, and relevant surgical history to inform care planning and risk mitigation.
Comprehensive medication list with dosages, known allergies, and any medication administration restrictions to guide safe dispensing and reconciliation.
Mobility, ADLs (activities of daily living), hearing/vision limitations, and assistive device needs to determine staffing and equipment requirements.
Power of attorney, guardian status, insurance payer, Medicare/Medicaid numbers, and billing contact to establish decision authority and payment sources.
Emergency contact details, advance directives, DNR status, and personal care preferences to respect resident wishes and streamline emergency response.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Form Template | Create reusable template with locked header fields |
| Required Fields | Mark ID, DOB, medications and consent as mandatory |
| Conditional Logic | Show advance directive fields when resident indicates Palliative Care |
| Authentication | Require ID upload and signer verification for POA |
Ensure the solution supports HIPAA controls, encryption in transit and at rest, and an auditable certificate of completion for legal defensibility.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A regional assisted living operator used the questionnaire during intake to identify medication conflicts
A community-based care coordinator collected advance directive data before move-in