Tools and Resources
Maximus has been contracted to partner with the State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Aging and Disability (OADS), as manager of its Statewide Assessing Services. This single Assessing Services Agency (ASA) Program will encompass a series of programs, including:
- Long Term Care (LTC), ABI, ORC, ICF/IDD, GPU
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Announcements
- ME ASA - Quarterly Newsletter: Assessment Best Practice Reminders | Review PASRR Tools, Resources and Help Desk Contact Information
BEST PRACTICES: Assessment Tips & Reminders
1. Please remember to respond to Maine PASRR staff who reach out to confirm locations, and be sure to review the ServiceMatters User Guide.
2. Remember to click the claim button in AssessmentPro to complete the ServiceMatters form. If you fail to claim the review, you will be able to view the form with no ability to edit and complete it.
3. The Maine-ASA@maximus.com email is only for submitting referrals and supporting documentation. For general assessment questions, Providers should email Ask-MaineASA@maximus.com.
TOOLKIT: Helpful PASRR Tools & ResourcesPlease review a couple of important reminders regarding our contact information and essential resources below:
- PASRR Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) - this vital resource helps states fulfill the goals of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review, offering webinars (some of which offer free CEUs) as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), tools, and other helpful resources
- State Requirements for PASRR Review
- AssessmentPro PASRR Provider Training Checklist
- Maine PASRR Glossary of Terms
- Maine PASRR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ASK MAINE ASA: Reach Out to the Maine Help Desk with Questions or Suggestions
Do you have questions about any of the programs managed through the Maine Assessing Services Agency (ASA)? Would you like to request a specific topic to be covered in a future edition of the Quarterly Newsletter or maybe in an upcoming program webinar? Don't hesitate to reach out to us for assistance:For General questions regarding an assessment status or general questions: Ask-MaineASA@maximus.com
To Submit a new Referral request: Maine-ASA@maximus.com
Phone: 833.525.5784
- PASRR Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) - this vital resource helps states fulfill the goals of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review, offering webinars (some of which offer free CEUs) as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), tools, and other helpful resources
- Maine ASA - Provider Newsletter: Listen to Recent Clinical Presentation | Review Helpful Program Resources | Register for January 4 Provider Webinar
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Listen to Maine ASA Annual QIO Clinical Presentation – Traumatic Brain Injury
The Maine ASA team held its Annual QIO Clinical Presentation on October 26. This session was presented by Dr. Emese Simon, MD, FAAPMR, DipABLM, the Medical Director of Physical Rehabilitation at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, ME. Bringing 20+ years of experience in rehabilitation and neurological disorders, her presentation covered an informative overview of traumatic brain injury with insights into best practices and recommendations for care.
Click here to listen to the ME ASA Annual QIO Clinical Presentation: Traumatic Brain Injury | 66:25 mins
RESOURCES: Explore Program Support GuidesASA Satisfaction Survey - UPDATED
ASA - Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTER: Upcoming Provider Training | Wednesday, January 4 at 12 p.m. ETBe sure to register for an insightful Provider Training session taking place on Wednesday, January 4 at 12:00 p.m. ET. During this brief 30-minute webinar, the Maximus Maine team will cover how to set up an account in AssessmentPro, how access that account, and complete Level I screens.
The team will also take questions as time allows. Feel free to send questions ahead of time to: MEASAPASRR@maximus.com
Click here to register in advance for the Provider Training | 12 p.m. ET Wednesday, January 4
ASK MAINE ASA: Reach Out to the Maine Help Desk with Questions or SuggestionsDo you have questions about any of the programs managed through the Maine Assessing Services Agency (ASA)? Would you like to request a specific topic to be covered in a future edition of the Quarterly Newsletter or maybe in an upcoming program webinar? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at Ask-MaineASA@maximus.com.
SUPPORT: Your Maine ASA Help Desk Contacts
- Email: Ask-MaineASA@maximus.com
- Phone: 833.525.5784
Resources
- Maine State Holiday Calendar
- ME ASA Long-Term-Care Assessment Referral Notification for Facilities - Added 9.13.21
- 2022 Announcements - Archive
- 2021 Announcements - Archive
- 2020 Announcements - Archive
- ME ASA - PASRR Fax Coversheet (for PASRR documents only)
- ME ASA - Customer Satisfaction Survey
- Maine PASRR Tools and Resources
- Guide: Using Secure Email
Guides & Forms
- Maine ASA Fillable MED Referral Form
- Maine ASA Medical Eligibility Request Form
- Maine ASA Physician Office Referral Form
- Maine ASA Medical Referral Instructions
- Maine ASA Glossary of Terms - Updated 6.22.21
- Maine ASA - FAQs
- Maine ASA - LTC FAQs - Added 8.18.21
- Maine ASA - Escalation Tree - UPDATED 1.20.22
Education & Training
- Maine Assessing Services Introduction - Avesta Housing (Recording)
- ME ASA - Stakeholder Call 03.01.21 (Recording) - *Contact Help Desk for Access
- ME ASA - 05.21.20 Webinar - Completing the Medical Eligibility Form (Slides)
- ME ASA - 05.21.20 Webinar - Completing the Medical Eligibility Form (Recording) - *Contact Help Desk for Access
- ME ASA - Stakeholder Call 05.15.20 – PASRR COVID-19 Presentation (Slides)
- ME ASA - Stakeholder Call 05.15.20 – PASRR COVID-19 Presentation (Recording) - *Contact Help Desk for Access
- ME ASA - Stakeholder Call 10.01.19 - Operations Update & PASRR Overview (Slides)
- ME ASA - Stakeholder Call 10.01.19 - Operations Update & PASRR Overview (Video)