Which concept means completing responses close to the SOC date?

• A. Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
• B. Response Timing
• C. Swing Bed
• D. Hospital at Home

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is the timing of documenting and submitting assessments relative to the Start of Care date. Completing responses close to the SOC date, or “Response Timing,” ensures the data reflect the patient’s true status at the start of care, supporting accurate planning, coding, and reimbursement. If the responses are delayed, the baseline information may drift as the patient’s condition changes, making it harder to establish an accurate starting point for care.

The other options refer to care settings or models (an inpatient facility, a swinger bed designation, or hospital-level care at home) and do not describe when assessments or responses should be completed relative to the SOC date.