Which term means Uniform assessment across post-acute settings?

• A. Medicare CoPs
• B. ADL/IADL Items
• C. Standardization
• D. Item M1033

Answer: (C)

Standardization means using the same assessment methods, instruments, and scoring across post-acute settings so data are comparable. This uniform approach allows reliable benchmarking, quality measurement, and seamless transitions of care between home health, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient rehabilitation. The other terms describe different ideas: Medicare CoPs are regulatory requirements, ADL/IADL items are specific content within assessments, and Item M1033 is a single data element—none capture the broad idea of a consistent, across-settings assessment approach.