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Item B0700 Source v1.20.1 - 2025-10-01 Matrix v1.20.1v4 - 2025-10-01
B0700 B Manual page B-7

Makes Self Understood

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Answer Codes

Code 0
Understood
if the resident expresses requests and ideas clearly.
Code 1
Usually understood
if the resident has difficulty communicating some words or finishing thoughts but is able if prompted or given time. They may have delayed...
Code 2
Sometimes understood
if the resident has limited ability but is able to express concrete requests regarding at least basic needs (e.g., food, drink, sleep, toil...
Code 3
Rarely or never understood
if, at best, the resident’s understanding is limited to staff interpretation of highly individual, resident-specific sounds or body languag...