Identifying Failure to Thrive in the Long Term Care Setting

The MDS 3.0 includes assessment of numerous components commonly observed in patients with GFTT. By using clinically validated tools, the MDS 3.0 may assist in the recognition of LTC residents with or at risk for GFTT. Once GFTT is recognized, the LTC interdisciplinary team can then identify potentially reversible causes, set goals of care, and develop a comprehensive care plan that may include diagnostic measures, curative interventions, and/or palliative measures individualized to the resident.